George Saunders
On Story
Behind the strangely powerful stories of author George Saunders is a fascinating approach to writing and creativity. This short film by Ken Burns, Sarah Klein, and Tom Mason offers a direct look at the process by which Saunders can take a single mundane sentence and infuse it with the distinct blend of depth, compassion, and outright magic that are the trademarks of his most powerful work.
In this rare appearance as a documentary subject, Saunders reveals the pitfalls of bad storytelling and explains the openness and generosity required to breath life into great characters.
Situated in an innovative and dreamlike visual world set to our lush original soundtrack, the seven minute film distills the magical essence of one of our most beloved writers into a work that will inspire old fans and Saunders newbies alike.
