Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive | Full Documentary | American Masters | PBS

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Discover the real story of the notorious author, starring Denis O’Hare as Edgar Allan Poe. This documentary explores the misrepresentations of Poe and reveals how he tapped into what it means to be human in a modern and sometimes frightening world. Narrated by Kathleen Turner.

This documentary originally aired on October 30th, 2017.

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