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Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

2019 · 119 min

A warm, unhurried conversation with a brilliant mind, rich in reflection and quiet power.

Directed by
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Toni Morrison, Oprah Winfrey, Angela Davis
Overview
This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career. Toni Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics, and colleagues on an exploration of race, history, the United States, and the human condition.

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Directed by
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Toni Morrison, Oprah Winfrey, Angela Davis
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    • art
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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
    Starring
    Toni Morrison, Oprah Winfrey, Angela Davis, Robert Gottlieb, Fran Lebowitz, Hilton Als, Russell Banks, Walter Mosley
    Music
    Kathryn Bostic
    Cinematography
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    Runtime
    119 min
    Country
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    Languages
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