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James Baldwin: From Another Place
6.5 / 10• 1973• 12m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
James Baldwin
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4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sedat Pakay's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. James Baldwin: From Another Place is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
