A study of the modern British playwright, John Arden, by a group of young filmmakers. They have attempted “to make the business of being a playwright seem less remote, more immediate and understandable”. reveals the effect of his wife’s criticism upon his writing. Filmed at his home in Yorkshire.
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ACMI Identifier
013240
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures in education
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Literature - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Motion pictures in education
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Literature → English literature
Literature → Literature - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)