he has worked with francis ford coppola, martin scorsese, and some anymore. his new movie, exploits of hollywood rubble. >> every community has a martin luther king boulevard. it's the cornerstone we all know. it's not just a street or boulevard, but a place where walmart stands together with your community to make every day better. >> nationwide insurance supports tavis smiley. with every question and every answer, nationwide insurance is proud to join tavis in working to improve financial literacy and remove obstacles to economic empowerment one conversation at a time. nationwide is on your side. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. [captioning made possible by kcet public television] the lighted -- tavis: and delighted to welcome roger corman to this program. he is responsible for more than 500 films the movie is called, exploits of a hollywood rubble. here are now scenes from his world. >> i started my own company for a variety of reasons. >> i said, i will make it myself. >> we shot it in seven days, including spe

he helped foster the careers of people like jack nicholson and francis ford coppola, so many more. he is the subject of a new documentary. one week from tonight, a conversation with angelina jolie. she has written and directed a new project called "in the land of blood and heinie." tonight, i am pleased to kick off this week with michelle rhee. she is the former chancellor of the d.c. public school system. now the founder and ceo of students first, and non-profit designed to transform public education. thank you for your patience. >> absolutely. tavis: we let to note -- let people know where we're headed. let me ask about your experience, the d.c. experience because it has been just over a year since he resigned. what are your -- now that you have a full year in the rearview mirror, and named assessments? >> i do not think there is anything new. i continue to be proud of what the children up d.c. accomplished during the time we were there, that teachers and administrators, the parents in that city rallied together f three and a half years and we set a precedent for what reform can