Movies and TvShows featuring "american-literature-as-subject" theme.

An anthology series that showcases various mythical characters and incidents throughout history.

Hemingway is a compelling TV show that delves into the extraordinary life and exceptional works of Ernest Hemingway, one of the most renowned and influential American authors. By examining his captivating story and analyzing his distinctive writing style, the series offers an in-depth look into the depths of Hemingway's character and the significant impact he has had on literature and American culture. It unravels the complexities of his tumultuous personal life, his experiences as a war correspondent, and his tempestuous relationships, all of which shaped his art. This immersive exploration into the life and legacy of Hemingway provides a remarkable insight into the mind of this literary genius and showcases his enduring influence on the world of literature.

As Islamic morality squads stage arbitrary raids in Tehran and as fundamentalists seize hold of the universities, Azar Nafisi, an inspired teacher, secretly gathers six of her most committed female students to read forbidden western classics. Unaccustomed to being asked to speak their minds, they soon removed their veils, their stories intertwining with the novels they read: just like the heroines of Nabokov, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henry James or Jane Austen, the women in Nafisi’s living room dare to dream, hope and love as we experience the complexity of the lives of individuals facing political, moral and personal siege.

A biographical documentary that explores the life and work of Mark Twain, an influential American author known for his wit and social commentary.

The first documentary to explore the storied and complex legacy of Nobel-prize winner William Faulkner – his life, literary masterpieces and his role in conversations on race, civil rights and community.