Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power

A thoughtful, intimate portrait that blends literary insight with personal warmth, inviting reflection on art and survival.

Directed by

Nancy Lang, Peter Raymont

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Tatiana Maslany, Margaret Atwood, Graeme Gibson

Overview

The views and thoughts of Canadian writer Margaret Atwood have never been more relevant than today. Readers turn to her work for answers as they confront the rise of authoritarian leaders, deal with increasingly intrusive technologies, and discuss climate change. Her books are useful as survival tools for hard times. But few know her private life. Who is the woman behind the stories? How does she always seem to know what is coming?

How it feels

Earnest, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, art, politics, family

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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