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Alex Haley Taught America About Race — and a Young Man How to Write

In 1968, the celebrated author of “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” arrived at Hamilton College to teach and work on his magnum opus, “Roots.” Now, on the centenary of his birth, a former student ...

Knowing the unknowable: How to write the first biography of reclusive director Terrence Malick

In 1978, Terrence Malick was considered one of the brightest new talents in Hollywood. His second film Days of Heaven was an ...