Joyce Carol Oates a body in the service of mind Cover Image

Joyce Carol Oates [videorecording] : a body in the service of mind / Greenwich Entertainment and Mantaray Films present ; a Mantaray Films production ; a film directed by Stig Björkman ; script, Stig Björkman, Dominka Daubenbüchel, Stina Gardell ; producer, Stina Gardell.

Björkman, Stig, 1938- (film director,, screenwriter.). Daubenbüchel, Dominika, 1965- (screenwriter,, editor of moving image work.). Dern, Laura, (narrator.). Gardell, Stina, 1965- (film producer,, screenwriter.). Oates, Joyce Carol, 1938- (on-screen participant.). Greenwich Entertainment (Firm), (presenter.). Kino Lorber, Inc., (publisher.). Mantaray Film (Firm), (presenter,, production company.).

Summary:

One of the country's preminent and prolific serious writers, Joyce Carol Oates is the author of more than 100 novels, including Them, We Were the Mulvaneys and Blonde. In this candid and revealing documentary, she provides insight into her life, creative process, and the events that have shaped her writings, including the 1967 Detroit Riot, the Chappaquiddick incident, and the tragic life of Marilyn Monroe. Featuring readings by Oscar winner Laura Dern.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Widescreen.
Publisher: New York, NY : Kino Lorber, [2023]
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally released as a motion picture in 2021. Title from disc surface.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Albin Biblom ; editor, Dominka Daubenbüchel ; music, Mathias Blomdahl.
Participant or Performer Note:	Joyce Carol Oates ; readings by Laura Dern.
System Details Note:	DVD; NTSC, region 1; widescreen (1.78:1, 16x9); Dolby 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo.
Language Note:	English dialogue; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).