Russell Banks

Born: 1940-03-28

Russell Banks was an American writer of fiction and poetry. As a novelist, Banks was best known for his detailed accounts of domestic strife and the daily struggles of ordinary often-marginalized characters. His stories usually revolved around his own childhood experiences, and often reflect "moral themes and personal relationships."


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The Sweet Hereafter

as Dr. Robeson
Released: 1997-09-25

A small mountain community in Canada is devastated when a school bus accident leaves more than a...

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Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

as Self
Released: 2019-06-21

This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works,...

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Algren

as Self
Released: 2021-10-21

Algren will spotlight the hard-knock life and authentic creative legacy of one of the most...

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Nelson Algren Live

as Narrator
Released: 2016-06-04

A performance of some of Nelson Algren's greatest and least known works, performed live at the...

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Amsterdam Stories USA

as Self
Released: 2012-11-19

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