J.D. Salinger Video & Audio

Catcher in Rye: Igby Goes Down

There are a lot of Salinger-related English class projects on YouTube. This one was our favorite. It mixes synopses of Salinger's plot with a great soundtrack and scenes from Igby Goes Down, a film inspired by the book. Nice work, Levi Gordon!

Catching Salinger: The French Version

In 2007, a French writer set out to make a documentary about J.D. Salinger. He tried to meet him. Spoiler alert: he didn't! Here's the trailer.

Catching Salinger: The American Version

A scene from a 2008 documentary also called Catching Salinger, focusing on his time at Valley Forge Military Academy.

Catching Salinger: Natural History Museum

The filmmakers visit the Natural History Museum in New York.

"Catcher in the Rye"

Holden Caulfield, Guns N' Roses style.

Franny and Zooey lecture

Yale University Professor Amy Hungerford's lecture on Franny and Zooey.