Bird by bird with Annie : a portrait of writer Anne Lamott

Bird by bird with Annie A portrait of writer Anne Lamott

DVD - 2009

Offers an intimate portrait of the celebrated writer as well as her craft, interweaving the story of Lamott's life, in itself a deeply moving tale of addiction and redemption, grief and joy, intellect and faith, with one year's worth of interviews, public lectures, and readings, and footage of the writer at work.

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Subjects
Lamott, Anne.
Authors, American > Biography.
Biographical films.
Documentary films.
Published
[New York] : Docuramafilms : Distributed by New Video c2009.
Language
English
Corporate Authors
Docurama (Firm), New Video Group
Corporate Authors
Docurama (Firm) (-), New Video Group
Other Authors
Anne Lamott (-), Freida Lee Mock
Item Description
Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1998.
Bonus features: Anne Lamott's trademark lecture on writing, filmmaker biography.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (DVD)(54 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD, NTSC, Dolby Digital Stereo.
Production Credits
Editor, Anne Stein ; music, Isaiah Sanders ; director of photography, Eric Daarstad.
ISBN
9781422929117
Contents unavailable.
Review by Library Journal Review

This is a perfect film for anyone who is a writer, or who thinks he or she might want to write. Framed around Lamott's trademark Lecture on Writing (the full talk appears in the extras), the program takes us through Lamott's life, her journey as a writer, the path she took to conquer her alcoholism, her decision to have a child on her own, and her conversion to Christianity. We are privy to Lamott's conversations with other artists, like Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, as well as witness to her public appearances. Lamott is unique, and the film gives the viewer the opportunity to enjoy her individuality, which clearly she has fought hard to attain. Lamott has written books across genre lines and has a wide base of fans who will want to see their hero up-close. Bird by Bird will be popular with viewers who enjoy Inside the Actors Studio and shows that offer a glimpse into a celebrity's personal life. It will especially appeal to writing groups, writing programs, and the writer in all of us. Recommended.-Manya Shorr, Omaha P.L. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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