Press Play with Madeleine Brand

New documentary follows the life of Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison is one of the most important writers in American literature, but she wasn’t instantly recognized as such. "Sula," "The Book of Solomon," and "Beloved" brought a new perspective on being black in America.

By Madeleine Brand • Jun 20, 2019 • 1 min read

Toni Morrison is one of the most important writers in American literature, but she wasn’t instantly recognized as such. "Sula," "The Book of Solomon," and "Beloved" brought a new perspective on being black in America. Now 88 years old, Morrison is still writing and winning awards. A new documentary, "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am," tells her story.

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
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Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
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Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Co-Producer, 'The Blacklist Project'

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

New documentary follows the life of Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison is one of the most important writers in American literature, but she wasn’t instantly recognized as such. "Sula," "The Book of Solomon," and "Beloved" brought a new perspective on being black in America.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

New documentary follows the life of Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison is one of the most important writers in American literature, but she wasn’t instantly recognized as such. "Sula," "The Book of Solomon," and "Beloved" brought a new perspective on being black in America.

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