James Baldwin: From Another Place (1973)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.741 |
Directed By
Sedat Pakay
Crew
Tom Pagnotta
Cengiz Tacer
Linda Sharrock
Sonny Sharrock
Sedat Pakay
Sedat Pakay
TOP CAST
James Baldwin
Self
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