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2002127 minPG-13documentary

7.0/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

Literature Writing

Stone Reader

2002127 minPG-13documentary

7.0/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

Mark Moskowitz bought a copy of "Stoner" in 1972 and investigates why the novel and its author have faded from public view.

Literature Writing

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Petersen Vargas

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Mark Moskowitz bought a copy of "Stoner" in 1972 and investigates why the novel and its author have faded from public view.

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Petersen Vargas

Petersen Vargasdirector

Tony Labruscacast

JC Alcantaracast

Gillian Vicenciocast

Vivoree Esclitocast

Synopsis

Mark Moskowitz reads "Stoner," a novel by John Williams, which he bought in 1972. He finds that the book and its author have faded from the literary world. Moskowitz meets various literary figures and enthusiasts across the United States. They discuss the work's impact and the reasons for its obscurity. The documentary presents the connections literature can create among readers and writers. It runs for 127 minutes and was released in 2002.

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