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202378 minGdocumentary

Literature Writing

Through the writer's mirror

202378 minGdocumentary

Percival Everett discusses his literary work with filmmaker Alexandre Westphal in a small office, using archival images to explore contemporary America.

Literature Writing

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Alexandre Westphal

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Percival Everett discusses his literary work with filmmaker Alexandre Westphal in a small office, using archival images to explore contemporary America.

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In a small office filled with books, filmmaker Alexandre Westphal joins writer Percival Everett to discuss his literary work. Archival images project onto the walls, blending with Everett's texts. This visual interplay reveals aspects of contemporary America through Everett's perspective. The documentary runs for 78 minutes and was released in 2023.

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