Fresh Air, Wes Anderson and Eric Croddy

Film director Wes Anderson and biological and chemical weapons expert Eric Croddy on this edition of Fresh Air. Wes Anderson co-wrote and produced the new film The Royal Tenenbaums, about a family of geniuses, who despite their talents are ill-suited to deal with everyday problems. The family comes together for an unexpected reunion. The film stars Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Bill Murray, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Ben Stiller. Anderson also co-wrote and directed Bottle Rocket and Rushmore. Eric Croddy is a senior research associate at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, and author of the book, Chemical and Biological Warfare: A Comprehensive Survey for the Concerned Citizen. (Broadcast Date: December 13, 2001)

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