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Flannery

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.

Flannery O'Connor

1m 54s

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.

Previews + Extras

  • Why did Flannery O'Connor detest "Gone with the Wind"?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why did Flannery O'Connor detest "Gone with the Wind"?

    S35 E2 - 2m 41s

    The Atlanta premiere of “Gone with the Wind” in 1939 was an historic event for many in Georgia. Everyone had “Gone with the Wind” fever, it seemed, except for Flannery O’Connor who, as a 14 year old, reportedly “couldn’t stand” the romanticized, Hollywood version of the old South. In response, she later wrote a short story mocking the excitement over the film.

  • From the Director: The Making of Flannery: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    From the Director: The Making of Flannery

    S35 E2 - 2m 18s

    Hear from director Elizabeth Coffman on why she was so drawn to Flannery O'Connor's stories, and how the film came together in this special exclusive.

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