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Joyce Carol Oates: A Body in the Service of Mind

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Author Joyce Carol Oates provides rare insight into her life, creative process, and the events that have shaped her writings, including the 1967 Detroit Riot, the Chappaquiddick incident, and the tragic life of Marilyn Monroe.
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Maxwell Rabb Chicago Reader 09/08/2023
An affectionate, delicately composed portrait of one of America’s most fascinating, impactful writers. Go to Full Review
Beatrice Loayza New York Times 09/07/2023
This documentary is so fixated on enshrining Oates within the canon of American literary giants that it skirts around the peculiarity and provocation of her ideas. Go to Full Review
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 12/24/2023
4/5
A wide-ranging documentary on the life and work of the prolific writer, outspoken political activist, and dedicated educator. Go to Full Review
Lael Loewenstein FilmWeek (LAist) 10/04/2023
A beautifully rendered documentary of someone whose work has been undeniably influential. Go to Full Review
Josh Goller Spectrum Culture 09/13/2023
3.75/5
Oates may not be a performer, but throughout Björkman’s film, she’s nevertheless enthralling to watch. Go to Full Review
Benjamin Franz Film Threat 09/08/2023
9/10
Joyce Carol Oates: A Body in Service of the Mind is simply a beautiful portrait of a great American writer and personality. Go to Full Review
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Synopsis Author Joyce Carol Oates provides rare insight into her life, creative process, and the events that have shaped her writings, including the 1967 Detroit Riot, the Chappaquiddick incident, and the tragic life of Marilyn Monroe.
Director
Stig Björkman
Producer
Stina Gardell
Screenwriter
Stig Björkman, Dominika Daubenbüchel, Stina Gardell
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Mantaray Film
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 8, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 8, 2023
Runtime
1h 33m
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