Tuesday, February 25, 4:30 PM
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James Baldwin tells his own story in this emotional portrait. Using rarely-seen archival footage from nine different countries, James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket melds intimate interviews and eloquent public speeches with cinéma vérité glimpses of Baldwin and original scenes from his extraordinary funeral service in December 1987. His close friends and colleagues — even critics — illuminate the narrative, among them writers Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka and William Styron, plus entertainer Bobby Short.
American Masters | James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket collection
Grades 9-12
Using rarely-seen archival footage from nine different countries, “James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket” melds intimate interviews and eloquent public speeches with cinéma vérité glimpses of Baldwin and original scenes from his extraordinary funeral service in December 1987. In this collection of video clips from the film, classroom-ready resources and more, explore the work and life of renowned novelist and activist James Baldwin.
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