Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Embeth Davidtz never set out to become a director. The actress, long admired for her work in films such as “Schindler’s List,” ...

NPR's Scott Simon talks with actor Embeth Davidtz about her directorial debut, "Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight." It's an adaptation of the book about growing up in Rhodesia before decolonization.

Embeth Davidtz never set out to become a director. The actress, long admired for her work in films such as “Schindler’s List,” “Junebug” and “Matilda,” stumbled into filmmaking almost by accident — ...