Flannery

Flannery

The storied life of the writer from Georgia

2019 · 97 min · Documentary, History

Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered journals, and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Hilton Als, and more.

Directed by Elizabeth Coffman · Written by Mark Bosco

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