Stephen King, A Necessary Evil

Take a look inside the career of one of America's most enduring storytellers using on rare archival interviews, guest lectures and book readings to trace Stephen King's path from his modest beginnings in Maine to his rise as one of the best-selling authors in publishing history. King's own words guide the narrative, exploring what has made his work resonate with readers across five decades.

Schedule

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Stephen King, A Necessary Evil

Saturday
Oct 31

7:00 pm

1 Hour

Rarely-shown interviews explore why the works of bestselling author Stephen King are so successful.
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Stephen King, A Necessary Evil

Sunday
Nov 1

3:00 pm

1 Hour

Rarely-shown interviews explore why the works of bestselling author Stephen King are so successful.

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