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James Baldwin Abroad
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James Baldwin Abroad

Feb 3, 2023
1h 25m
★ 10.0

Overview

Showcasing three short films by American writer James Baldwin, wherein he muses about race, sexuality and civil rights, among other topics, in Istanbul, Paris and Great Britain.

Genres

Documentary
History

Production Companies

Pakay Productions Inc.
Compton Advertising Inc.
Hudson Film Works

Cast

James Baldwin

Self

James Baldwin

Dick Gregory

Self

Dick Gregory

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