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Photographing the Truth Witness follows journalists into dangerous conflicts TV by DEAN ROBBINS "Rio" is the last episode in the documentary series Witness (Monday, 9 p.m., HBO), which follows war photographers into hotspots around the globe. Rio de Janeiro's conflict is internal: police vs. drug gangs in the Brazilian city's 900 slums. Photographer Eros Hoagland ventures into dan- gerous neighborhoods to find the real story, despite the fact that journalists tend to turn up dead in a horrific manner of execution known as "The Microwave." Hoagland discovers that corrupt police of- ficers and politicians are as bad as the drug traffickers, and the seemingly hopeless situa- tion leads to a moment of existential despair. "I just find more and more as the years go by that I have trouble lying to people and tell- ing them that my work is going to help their situation," he says, "because it doesn't really change anything." That's a depressing final statement for this series, and I don't want to believe it. Maybe a photograph isn't going to make the citizens of a troubled city lay down their arms, but telling the truth about a conflict remains a noble thing to do. At least it's a start, right? Wyoming plays complex games with a donkey four times his size. Cesar (The Dog Whisperer) Millan chimes in with psychological insights about these unique relationships: "The dog is showing us that the best we can do is not change anybody's nature, just honor who they are." Well, that seems like a stretch. But on Thanksgiving weekend, I'm going to let it go. Killer Karaoke Friday, 9 pm (truTV) Unlikely Animal Friends Friday, 8 pm (National Geographic) I have no interest in watching dogs bond with members of other species. At least, that's what I thought before I saw Unlikely Animal Friends. Maybe my defenses are down because it's Thanksgiving weekend, but I laughed and cried at the amazing true stories recounted in the first episode of this four- part series. A golden lab in Ireland swims with his best friend, a dolphin; a Great Dane in British Columbia raises an abandoned doe; and a mutt in IMA culture — and while I'm repulsed, I'm also reassured in a strange way. Yes, the series sets out to degrade people, but at least it isn't living up to its name and killing them. (Yet.) Liz & Dick Sunday, 9 pm (Lifetime) Taylor (Lindsay Lohan) and Richard Burton (Grant Bowler). It's a juicy comeback role for Lohan, given Taylor's outsized personality. One assumes the noted thespian conducted diligent research into her character's hard- partying lifestyle. The Antique Bakery & Cafe Thursday, November 22nd vs. Knoxville IceBears Annual Thanksgiving Tradition Saturday, November 24th vs. Columbus Cottonmouths Free Kids Night with coupon from local area schools Call FireAntz office for more information. Adults $12 - $25 Children always $5 Tickets available at the Crown Center Box Office www.fireantzhockey.com 20 UCW NOVEMBER 21-27, 2012 910.321.0123 TICKETS Magically, the entire café can be yours to host a special event. •We are more than just coffee and pastries. Monday Magic Sweet Potato, Praline or traditional Pumpkin Pies can be special-ordered. Holiday Pies Dine In • Take Out • Outdoor Seating Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials Closed Monday Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat., 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 253 Westwood Shopping Center (next to the cinema behind the tree) 910.920.4231 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM This pernicious singing competition sub- jects contestants to all manner of torture dur- ing their performances. The studio audience guffaws as they are made to walk through cactuses, step on snakes and alligators, get electric shocks and survive blows to the head, all while warbling/screaming the likes of "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." Host Steve-O slurs his way through his lines but seems just conscious enough to enjoy the sadistic spectacle. Killer Karaoke marks a new low in pop This TV movie portrays the tumultuous love affair of movie stars Elizabeth ! t F n u e , n m A n i f at of re dr tn a E elb YL F,