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Miss Hokusai
A daughter is constantly overshadowed by her famous father, but she is determined to make her own mark in the world.
Flannery
The storied life of the writer from Georgia
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.
Top Billed Cast
Mary Steenburgen Flannery O'Connor (voice)
Richard Rodriguez Self
Hilton Als Self
Mary Gordon Self
Tommy Lee Jones Self
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