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Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am honors its acclaimed subject with a comprehensive, illuminating, and fittingly profound overview of her life and work.

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John Doyle Globe and Mail The program is a must-see for any student of literature and anyone curious about her work, and the world from which she emerged. Jun 23, 2020 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Whether you have read everything she wrote or have never ventured into her worlds, it's likely that the first thing you'll do when you leave the cinema is pick up one of her novels. Rated: 4/5 Mar 9, 2020 Full Review Tara Brady Irish Times Greenfield-Sanders's film is not as structurally daring as its subject, but it makes great use of archive and text alongside its talking heads. Rated: 4/5 Mar 7, 2020 Full Review Nikki Baughan AWFJ.org The true highlight of the film is, of course, the extended interview with the 88-year-old Morrison, which proves the narrative backbone of the film. Jan 11, 2022 Full Review Laura Potier Outtake Mag An essay on the continued importance and cultural significance of Toni Morrison's work, the impact of which - the film makes clear - cannot be overstated. Rated: 4/5 Aug 16, 2021 Full Review Charlotte Krol NME (New Musical Express) [This] moving portrait of a literary icon is a timely reminder of the power of the pen... Rated: 4/5 Jun 22, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

T L A final love note to a beloved. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/27/19 Full Review Rolanda This documentary was excellent! It was well done, a history lesson and had a variety of messages and take aways for the viewer. Her writing challenges many readers but to get this inside and personal view to what drove her storylines was wonderful. Toni Morrison was a woman of great strength and I am extremely grateful to have had a chance to see this on the big screen. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/19 Full Review Jandel B I tried to click five out of five stars but the this website is not letting me. The documentary was phenomenal, the truth of testimonials. Ms. Morrison is deeper than I ever knew. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/19/19 Full Review Theresa I was at a loss for words... but left full of words to write! Just amazing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/13/19 Full Review Sarah This was funny, inspiring and educational. I learned so much about this brilliant woman. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/08/19 Full Review Edward G Focus on Morrison-her words, her works, her colleagues, her family and her face. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/16/19 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Author Toni Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics and colleagues on an exploration of race, history, America and the human condition.

Director

Timothy Greenfield-Sanders

Producer

Johanna Giebelhaus, Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, Chad Thompson, Tommy Walker

Distributor

Magnolia Pictures

Production Co

Perfect Day Films, Mongrel Media, Magnolia Pictures

Rating

PG-13 (Thematic Material|Some Disturbing Images)

Genre

Documentary

Original Language

English

Release Date (Theaters)

Jun 21, 2019, Limited

Release Date (Streaming)

Aug 27, 2019

Box Office (Gross USA)

$901.6K

Runtime

1h 59m

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