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A Writer’s Roots: Kurt Vonnegut’s Indianapolis

A Writer’s Roots: Kurt Vonnegut’s Indianapolis

How did the most famous Hoosier author since James Whitcomb Riley get his start? What about Indianapolis inspired him? Why did he keep coming back to Indianapolis in his books? This new documentary produced by WFYI i, explores Vonnegut's hometown and the people and places that shaped him.

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A Writer’s Roots: Kurt Vonnegut’s Indianapolis

A Writer’s Roots: Kurt Vonnegut’s Indianapolis

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Special | 58m 47s | Discover how Indianapolis left its mark on one of the most influential writers. (58m 47s)

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