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Julie Harris reprises her Tony Award-winning Broadway role as 19th century American poet Emily Dickinson in this one-woman interpretation of the great literary figure's life. Against the backdrop of Dickinson's 19th century Amherst, Mass., home, Harris declaims from the reclusive poet's poems, letters and diaries to offer a delicate portrait of the artist as both a real human being and long-suffering genius.

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Television, Special Interest

Directed By: Charles S. Dubin

Written By: William Luce

On DVD: Jul 6, 2004

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Julie Harris is triumphant.

November 23, 2004 Full Review Source: Film Threat

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Phil Hall

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An enchanting portrait of Emily Dickerson, one of America's greatest women poets

January 18, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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