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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Russell Banks

Russell Banks appears in Mark Twain, the film adaptation of the book by Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns Mark Twain, first published in 2001.
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Mark Twain. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Mark Twain
Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns, 2001
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Mark Twain
Ken Burns, 2001

Renowned as the funniest man of his era, Mark Twain was a critic of human nature, utilizing humor as a weapon against hypocrisy, greed, and racism. As America’s most beloved author, he crafted some of its most unforgettable characters and quoted sayings. Director Ken Burns delves beneath the legend to unveil the authentic Twain, exposing his extraordinary life filled with adventure, literary pursuits, remarkable success and setbacks, as well as a blend of comedy and tragedy.