SPS Summer Public Event: The Whale of Wall St.
A Conversation with Professors Winnie O’Kelly and David Henry Hwang about uncovering the story behind one of the biggest financial frauds in history.
In this conversation, Professors Winnie O’Kelly and David Henry Hwang discuss the challenges of uncovering financial stories—especially that of the greatest fraud in history, perpetrated by Jho Low and captured in the book Billion Dollar Whale—while exploring the elements that make this such a compelling story to adapt for television. The conversation will cover O’Kelly’s experience reporting the story for The New York Times. At the same time, Hwang will share his experience in adapting the book for television.
Speakers include:
- Winnie O’Kelley, Bloomberg Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia Journalism School
- David Henry Hwang, Professor, Theatre School of the Arts, Columbia University
5:00 PM – Doors open
5:30 PM – Fireside chat begins
6:30 PM – Reception begins
7:00 PM – Event ends
ABOUT THE SUMMER SERIES:
Experience Columbia Public Events is a series featuring some of the University’s most accomplished faculty, alumni, and industry leaders in dynamic, intimate discussions around the themes of our Summer Session. This year, the events feature University leaders in Sustainability and Public Affairs, Art, Culture, and Finance in New York City.
For further information please contact Ella Weiner at ecw2160@columbia.edu.
