The Scholar in Society: Northrop Frye in Conversation

Overview

This film interview affords a glimpse of a bold and learned mind illuminating important social issues. Responding to questions on the related topics of language, democracy, and the role of the modern university, acclaimed literary critic Northrop Frye explains why education is crucial: "A democracy cannot function without articulate citizens." Frye claims that the university is a place where individual liberty becomes possible, as students learn to question beliefs imposed by society. For Frye, reading and writing are "instruments of freedom."

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1984

Original language

English

Production

ONF,NFB

Cast

Northrop Frye

Director

Donald Winkler

Producer

D.B. Jones,William Brind,Barrie Howells

Cinematography

Kent Nason

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0224062