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Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris

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Overview

In 1970, a British film crew set out to make a straightforward literary portrait of James Baldwin set in Paris, insisting on setting aside his political activism. Baldwin bristled at their questions, and the result is a fascinating, confrontational, often uncomfortable butting of heads between the filmmakers and their subject, in which the author visits the Bastille and other Parisian landmarks and reflects on revolution, colonialism, and what it means to be a Black expatriate in Europe.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
May 5, 1971
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
France, United Kingdom
Cinematography
Jack Hazan
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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