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FAULKNER

"THE PAST IS NEVER DEAD. IT'S NOT EVEN PAST."
An internationally acclaimed documentary exploring Faulkner, race and and the American story -
seen through today's lens.
legacy
relevance
Cinema
Won Nobel Prize in Literature (even though he didn't finish high school)
Revolutionary writer
Global impact
Legends of ardent fans
Race
Civil War
Civil Rights
Community
Conversation
Acadmey Award Nominee Eric Roberts narrates and portrays Faulkner in re-enactments at Rowan Oak
Rare archival footage and photos
Leading voices on Faulkner
Original animation
Original score
![]() Art of William Faulkner 2 | ![]() F. Flying | ![]() FAULKNER AND HORSE | ![]() Faulkner in Japan_edited | ![]() FAULKNER STUDENTS | ![]() Faulkner non fan |
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![]() F in Library | ![]() Faulkner fillming | ![]() 1 Faulkner Nobel | ![]() F_edited | ![]() Man writing at a desk | ![]() Faulkner with Estelle |
FAULKNER
Written and directed by Michael Modak-Truran
This triumphant film is a rich, detailed portrait framed by a penetrating entertaining narrative.
Jesse Yancy
Mississippi Sideboard
Bloody Brilliant
Galway Film Fleadh Patron
This film brings William Faulkner to life-- as a legend and iconoclast whose voice is as relevant now as it was in the last century
Keith Ochat
Award-Winning Filmmaker
Founder of Show & Tell Films
"Faulkner's words and stories have become disturbingly contemporary"
Michael Modak-Truran
Writer-Director
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