. >>> one more storygo. japanese astronaut is going through final tests for the latest mission. it's a milestone for japan. the first japanese commander of the international space station. he is training with two fellow crew members at a facility outside of moscow. he'll spend six months in space. for two months, he'll take command of the mission. >> translator: i will communicate closely with crew members and ground staff to maintain good teamwork and get the most out of the missions of the iss. >> the crew has spent two and a half years training for the mission. they're running through their final tests on how to respond to fires, sudden drops in air pressure and other emergencies. they'll depart next month. >> that is all for this edition of "newsline." thank you very much for joining us. tavis: good evening. from los angeles, i am tavis smiley. tonight, a conversation with the rector steve mcqueen. his latest film is based on the real-life experience of a free man that spent more than a decade as a slave after being kidnapped from his home in new york state. the movie is tou