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American Masters

Flannery

Season 35 Episode 2 | 1hr 23m 23s

Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered journals and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Hilton Als and more.

Aired: 03/22/21 | Expires: 03/23/24
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