Prolific writer Joyce Carol Oates has remained intensely private. Until now. Through a long-standing friendship, and persistent inquiry, director Stig Bjorkman is granted unprecedented access to document her mornings of longhand writing, her walks with her husband—to visit her within her solitude.
After her great success of Blonde, director Stig Bjrkman sought out acclaimed writer Joyce Carol Oates. After 16 years she finally said yes to this documentary, the first ever about her and we get to meet the woman behind over 100 books.
Through never-before-seen private footage, notes, letters, diaries and interviews with her children and former colleagues, INGRID BERGMAN – IN HER OWN WORDS presents a personal portrait and captivating look behind the scenes of the remarkable life of a young Swedish girl who became one of the most beloved and celebrated actresses of American cinema.