In 2020, the New York Times ranked the greatest actors of the 21st century. At number four: Keanu Reeves. And if that surprises you, a new book by a Bay Area author wants to change your mind. KQED’s resident Keanu completist Carly Severn has more.

In 2020, the New York Times ranked the greatest actors of the 21st century. At number four: Keanu Reeves. And if that surprises you, a new book by a Bay Area author wants to change your mind. KQED&rsquo;s resident Keanu completist Carly Severn has more.

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Bay Area Author Analyzes Cultural Impact of Keanu Reeves in New Book

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