The filmmakers behind an upcoming documentary about famed Southern Gothic writer Flannery O'Connor have been awarded the inaugural Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, it was announced Wednesday.
Flannery, directed by Elizabeth Coffman and Mark Bosco, explores the life of the late, Georgia-born O'Connor, whose provocative fiction about Southern prophets, girls with wooden legs and an assemblage of fantastic characters has inspired artists, musicians and writers around the world.
Mary Steenburgen provides the voice of O'Connor. Watch a trailer for the film here.
The winner was selected by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in consultation ...
Flannery, directed by Elizabeth Coffman and Mark Bosco, explores the life of the late, Georgia-born O'Connor, whose provocative fiction about Southern prophets, girls with wooden legs and an assemblage of fantastic characters has inspired artists, musicians and writers around the world.
Mary Steenburgen provides the voice of O'Connor. Watch a trailer for the film here.
The winner was selected by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in consultation ...
- 10/16/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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