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Susan Sontag's life and influence are explored through interviews and archival footage, featuring insights from Fran Lebowitz and Nadine Gordimer.

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  • See Patricia Clarkson voice Sontag's personal writings.
  • Meet influential figures like Nadine Gordimer and Fran Lebowitz.
  • Find out about Sontag's impact on American intellectual thought.

Did You Know

  • The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2014.
  • It holds an 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 7 reviews.
  • The documentary received a Special Jury Mention for Best Documentary Feature in 2014.
  • It has a weighted average score of 79 out of 100 on Metacritic from 4 critics.

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Who directed the documentary Regarding Susan Sontag?

Nancy Kates directed the documentary Regarding Susan Sontag.

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Regarding Susan Sontag holds an approval rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 7 reviews.

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Regarding Susan Sontag premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2014.

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