Regarding Susan Sontag is an intimate and nuanced investigation into the life of one of the 20th century’s most provocative thinkers. Passionate and gracefully outspoken, Sontag became one of the most important literary and political figures of her generation. The film explores Sontag’s life through evocative images, archival materials, and accounts from friends, family, and colleagues, as well as her own writings, read by actress Patricia Clarkson. Regarding Susan Sontag is a fascinating look at a towering cultural figure.