Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

2019 • 120 minutes

À propos de ce film

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am offers an artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the acclaimed novelist. From her childhood in the steel town of Lorain, Ohio to '70s-era book tours with Muhammad Ali, from the front lines with Angela Davis to her own riverfront writing room, Toni Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics and colleagues on an exploration of race, America, history and the human condition as seen through the prism of her own literature. Woven together with a rich collection of art, history, literature and personality, the film includes discussions about her many critically acclaimed works, including novels "The Bluest Eye," "Sula" and "Song of Solomon," her role as an editor of iconic African-American literature and her time teaching at Princeton University.

Notes et avis

I loved this documentary partly because it was narrated by Toni Morrison herself. I felt as though I was able to know her intimately, however briefly, as she talked about the stories she needed to tell, the inspirations that fueled her writing, and the obstacles she faced and overcame in her life. I also loved it because I could feel her power and strength being transmitted through her calm and gentle dialog. What a mother, what a friend, and what a teacher she must have been.

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Incredibly important to watch.