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Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris

1971·Movie
27min
73
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Society, a real life story, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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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.
James BaldwinParisExpatriate ExperienceSocial CommentaryBlack IdentityDocumentaryHistorical ContextPhilosophicalConfrontational

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Where can I stream Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris legally?

Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris is included with a subscription to MUBI and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris?

0 h 27 min

Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris runs 0 h 27 min.

Is Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris?

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