Joyce Carol Oates: A Body in the Service of Mind

As America's most prolific woman of letters since the mid-20th century, Joyce Carol Oates has never shied away from the provocative, either in her literary output or her forays into social comment. Documentarian and friend Stig Björkman utilized his access to the largely private author to draw out revelatory perspectives on her long and complex life, as well as the matters that inspired her. Readings from her work by Laura Dern are featured as well. 94 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.