Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris(1971)
Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris Synopsis
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.
Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris (1971) is a documentary film directed by Terence Dixon, released on May 5, 1971 with a runtime of 27m. It stars James Baldwin and Terence Dixon. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Terence Dixon
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Hazan
- Production:
- Solus Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Terence Dixon.
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Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 49 ratings.
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Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris online?
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Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris (1971) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris?
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The main cast of Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris (1971) includes James Baldwin and Terence Dixon. The film was directed by Terence Dixon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris released?
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Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris was released on May 5, 1971 and runs for 27m.
Is Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris worth watching?
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Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris (1971) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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