On November 20, 2009, UNESCO designated Iowa City, Iowa, the world's third City of Literature. Through the voice, poetry and writings of more than 20 international writers in residency the following year, this documentary attempts to provide refreshing perspectives of Iowa City, the "City of Literature." 通过来自世界各地20多位作家的声音、诗歌、写作，纪录片《文学之城》试图从不同的角度来再定义爱荷华市这座世界文学之城。