Velshi Banned Book Club

Velshi Banned Book Club, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Turns 100

Season 4, Episode 8

100 years after its original publication, "The Great Gatsby" continues to inspire reimaginings.
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Turns 100
S4 E8 • 11m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

100 years after its original publication, "The Great Gatsby" continues to inspire reimaginings.

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  • About this Episode
  • Ali Velshi's Banned Book Club series allows readers to read and discuss books that people don't want in schools and libraries.
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