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

DVD

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

Summary:

One of the country's prem͡inent 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 Oscarʼ winner Laura Dern.

Record details

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

Content descriptions

General Note:	Title from disc surface. Originally released as a motion picture in 2021. Wide screen (1.78:1).
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; wide screen (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).