Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

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  • Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am honors its acclaimed subject with a comprehensive, illuminating, and fittingly profound overview of her life and work.
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    John DoyleGlobe and Mail
    The program is a must-see for any student of literature and anyone curious about her work, and the world from which she emerged.
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    Wendy IdeObserver (UK)
    Whether you have read everything she wrote or have never ventured into her worlds, it's likely that the first thing you'll do when you leave the cinema is pick up one of her novels.
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    Tara BradyIrish Times
    Greenfield-Sanders's film is not as structurally daring as its subject, but it makes great use of archive and text alongside its talking heads.
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    Peter BradshawGuardian
    This documentary is a potent commercial for the books themselves.
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    David JenkinsLittle White Lies
    Makes you want to read the books, so full success on that front.
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    Bessie YuillIndependent (UK)
    For all the intellectual content, the most rewarding part of this documentary is the presence of Morrison herself - her infectious laugh, her famous carrot cake, her joyful love of parties.
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    Nikki BaughanAWFJ.org
    The true highlight of the film is, of course, the extended interview with the 88-year-old Morrison, which proves the narrative backbone of the film.
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    Laura PotierOuttake Mag
    An essay on the continued importance and cultural significance of Toni Morrison's work, the impact of which - the film makes clear - cannot be overstated.
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    Charlotte KrolNME (New Musical Express)
    [This] moving portrait of a literary icon is a timely reminder of the power of the pen...
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    Barbara ShulgasserCommon Sense Media
    Docu about legendary author has some violent imagery.
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