

James Baldwin: From Another Place
Genres
Overview
In Istanbul, American writer James Baldwin muses about race, the American fascination with sexuality, insights into his interrupted writing decade in the country, the generosity of the Turks, and how being in another country, in another place, forces one to re-examine well-established attitudes about modern society.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
12 min
Release Date
1973-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
6.5
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