Frances with Jack El-Hai

Frances with Jack El-Hai

The 1982 movie Frances tells the story of Hollywood actress Frances Farmer and how her struggles with mental health issues affected her career. We'll be joined by writer and author Jack El-Hai to learn about the film's historical accuracy.


Learn more about the true story with Jack's books


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