James Arthur Baldwin was an American writer and civil rights activist. He garnered acclaim for his work across several forms, including essays, novels, plays, and poems.
I’ve heard things about this documentary, and I sought it out, I wasn’t disappointed, thank you for posting this. Here you have a very brilliant man at odds with a film maker that is very much still representative of the world that James left behind when he moved to Paris. It’s just a reminder of how almost all media could step back and allow the person of focus to shine, but it mostly causes the hindering of the subject, becoming just a small snapshot, with the narration, deciding for the person what they are all about.
no problem, i hope you enjoyed it According to the documentary, the price of the ticket now it seems he travelled a lot, seeing the world and experiencing new cultures more people should really travel to broaden their understanding of the world but agian thanks and no problem
this documentary opened up a whole new point of view on james's perspective of the world. I wish it wasn't overlooked, his views are very much thoughtful and genuine
yh, i think the issue was they were trying to tell the story of James Baldwin but James sees himself as a symbol the moment the movie becomes about him, it takes away from his movement and what he is trying to accomplish later on, they ask him "Why doesn't he just write" and ignore the suffering of African Americans that was their intention James's intention seems to be the people
@LoFIEnjoyThemusic, I think it's deeper than that. He is trying to tell his story. The problem is they think they can separate his story from the story of black Americans. He is a black American regardless of if he's in Paris or anywhere else in the world. You can't separate the man and his struggles, because in turn that's what created the man as well as his works. He wouldn't be the James Baldwin that they're there to interview. I honestly don't think he sees himself as a symbol. He sees himself as a black American and for them to attempt to separate him from his identity is the issue. I'd actually say the opposite is true. They're trying to make him a symbol of what they want him to be. He's saying I'm A man and my writings are.a product of the man I'm and the challenges I've face. You can't exploit what he wrote, without understanding who he is. He knows he's being exploited, but he wants the context of what his writings portrayed from the perspective of the man he is and the beliefs he held. Or at least that's how I personally received his message. JB never really cared about being a symbol if it didn't lead to change. I'd say that's probably why he left America. He didn't see the change that he and many others fought so hard from even after the civil rights movement. He could have been a symbol in America if that's what he really wanted. It wouldn't really make sense to go somewhere that nobody knows you if symbolic purposes was his goal. He was a very complicated man and we.are all better off due to his and people like him sacrifices.💯
Seems like a common error of miscommunication the filmmakers thought they were making a movie about James Baldwin but James Baldwin seem to have had bigger plans he wanted to make a movie about the situation of his people through the eyes of himself
@@divineintervention212 because of your handle "divine intervention" iJust wanted to share w/u that I'm seeing this inner view at the same time the summer Olympics are in Paris & that this man JB was born one hundred years ago in just a couple days august 2nd:) minus all the bs of the other people behind the scenes I'm just thankful for this glimpse into his thoughts❤🎉 they still reading true today. Also found carl jung in the ether a couple days ago on his 149th bday when our moon was w/his moon & watched a video about his belief in syncronicity. Take care & never doubt that spirit that guides you😊
Woww I love James Baldwin, what a genius.He must be an enlightened human when he says, when you go on street and look at all that is you, and you choose not to be corrupt and violent.
Thank-you for sharing this film, greatly appreciated. What Baldwin was sharing WAS/IS so very POWERFUL in its truth, I can feel it affecting me as strong or far more potently than any kind of western medicine could ever possibly hope to achieve. James is SACRED and was deeply in touch with that divinity, just like Gloria Anzaldua, Audrey Lorde, Bell Hooks, and so many other glorious souls, famous and not ever famous. I'm here because Prince Shakur mentioned this documentary, thank-you very much too.
We are experiencing a spiritual warfare @ this time and season and if you don't know Langston Hughes, James Baldwin Maya Angelou and e.lynn Harris 2024 you are already 25 yrs behind time definitely if you haven't taught your children the concept of peace and humanity For All mankind 🌱
The irony of this film is almost comical. But more importantly, it is a record of deep white entitlement, so deep that the sun cant shine any light on it, so deep they cannot see it.
You are kinder than I would be. It’s called Lack of Respect. People have no class and no manners. Behave yourself. We are all equal. All of us are One. Wendy Carrey 👑🇨🇦🥷🐘👁️🦅🗣️💋🎭🧩
Now the rude reported is now the victim. Playing dumb. And Lying. Are you people nuts..Does God Lie?? Or does Your God Lie. Your God Kills. Mine is Kind. Wendy Carr’e 👑🇨🇦🥷
Now the rude reported is now the victim. Playing dumb. And Lying. Are you people nuts..Does God Lie?? Or does Your God Lie. Your God Kills. Mine is Kind. Wendy Carr’e 👑🇨🇦🥷
God, I love how James Baldwin had such a piercing way of speaking. It just lights you up.
I love watching his facial expressions when he speaks. He’s absolutely captivating in every way 🤎
I’ve heard things about this documentary, and I sought it out, I wasn’t disappointed, thank you for posting this. Here you have a very brilliant man at odds with a film maker that is very much still representative of the world that James left behind when he moved to Paris. It’s just a reminder of how almost all media could step back and allow the person of focus to shine, but it mostly causes the hindering of the subject, becoming just a small snapshot, with the narration, deciding for the person what they are all about.
no problem, i hope you enjoyed it
According to the documentary, the price of the ticket now
it seems he travelled a lot, seeing the world and experiencing new cultures
more people should really travel to broaden their understanding of the world
but agian
thanks and no problem
Today as much as then, people try to separate art and politics, as if there is such a meaningful separation to be made.
this documentary opened up a whole new point of view on james's perspective of the world. I wish it wasn't overlooked, his views are very much thoughtful and genuine
Wow! Thought provoking indeed. Love James Baldwin! Relevant, Profound, Affirming and Unapologetic in conveyance of ideas.
The entitlement of the filmmakers is appalling
yh, i think the issue was they were trying to tell the story of James Baldwin but James sees himself as a symbol
the moment the movie becomes about him, it takes away from his movement and what he is trying to accomplish
later on, they ask him "Why doesn't he just write" and ignore the suffering of African Americans
that was their intention
James's intention seems to be the people
@LoFIEnjoyThemusic, I think it's deeper than that. He is trying to tell his story. The problem is they think they can separate his story from the story of black Americans. He is a black American regardless of if he's in Paris or anywhere else in the world. You can't separate the man and his struggles, because in turn that's what created the man as well as his works. He wouldn't be the James Baldwin that they're there to interview. I honestly don't think he sees himself as a symbol. He sees himself as a black American and for them to attempt to separate him from his identity is the issue. I'd actually say the opposite is true. They're trying to make him a symbol of what they want him to be. He's saying I'm A man and my writings are.a product of the man I'm and the challenges I've face. You can't exploit what he wrote, without understanding who he is. He knows he's being exploited, but he wants the context of what his writings portrayed from the perspective of the man he is and the beliefs he held. Or at least that's how I personally received his message. JB never really cared about being a symbol if it didn't lead to change. I'd say that's probably why he left America. He didn't see the change that he and many others fought so hard from even after the civil rights movement. He could have been a symbol in America if that's what he really wanted. It wouldn't really make sense to go somewhere that nobody knows you if symbolic purposes was his goal. He was a very complicated man and we.are all better off due to his and people like him sacrifices.💯
Seems like a common error of miscommunication the filmmakers thought they were making a movie about James Baldwin but James Baldwin seem to have had bigger plans he wanted to make a movie about the situation of his people through the eyes of himself
@@divineintervention212 because of your handle "divine intervention" iJust wanted to share w/u that I'm seeing this inner view at the same time the summer Olympics are in Paris & that this man JB was born one hundred years ago in just a couple days august 2nd:) minus all the bs of the other people behind the scenes I'm just thankful for this glimpse into his thoughts❤🎉 they still reading true today. Also found carl jung in the ether a couple days ago on his 149th bday when our moon was w/his moon & watched a video about his belief in syncronicity. Take care & never doubt that spirit that guides you😊
Thank you for uploading this. More people need to see it. It should be shown in schools.
no problem
Arrogant public schoolboy film makers. James Baldwin achools them on their assumptions.
This film is such a treasure, it’s very hard to find online surprisingly, thank you for sharing!
no problem and thanks for watching
Woww I love James Baldwin, what a genius.He must be an enlightened human when he says, when you go on street and look at all that is you, and you choose not to be corrupt and violent.
it’s like he’s translating himself into the language that it can be described
Thank-you for sharing this film, greatly appreciated. What Baldwin was sharing WAS/IS so very POWERFUL in its truth, I can feel it affecting me as strong or far more potently than any kind of western medicine could ever possibly hope to achieve. James is SACRED and was deeply in touch with that divinity, just like Gloria Anzaldua, Audrey Lorde, Bell Hooks, and so many other glorious souls, famous and not ever famous. I'm here because Prince Shakur mentioned this documentary, thank-you very much too.
Thank you for uploading this, Adam.
no problem
This needs more views!!!
What’s the interviewers PROBLEM? Well I’m glad James Baldwin saved the entire thing anyway.
thanks for uploading comrade
no problem
15:09 he was talking about Martin and Malcolm.. it went right over the filmmakers’ heads, no doubt
thank you man for making this availably
it's cool
Thank you ❤
no problem
😊 this great black leader writer his legacy will live on forever!
Dr.tyrone Williams of Chester PA
period! thanks for uploading this!
Am I in a meme or something lol
3rd person to say it
Thank you for posting! It’s on mubi, too.
Amazing documentary
Wow, unbelievable stuff.
Thank you for putting this up.
My pleasure!
I love this video, I've been a fan of his for years. He was treated better in France and England.
We are experiencing a spiritual warfare @ this time and season and if you don't know Langston Hughes, James Baldwin Maya Angelou and e.lynn Harris 2024 you are already 25 yrs behind time definitely if you haven't taught your children the concept of peace and humanity For All mankind 🌱
No one checks em like Jimmy baby
Interviewer did a great job...
The irony of this film is almost comical. But more importantly, it is a record of deep white entitlement, so deep that the sun cant shine any light on it, so deep they cannot see it.
Happy birthday bruv
The interviewers are soo aggressive
How to talk to…them?
Cold blooded gump
Baldwin is a multitude of things..this narrator is problematic
The speaker says james because less cooperative like non color is the boss of all men 🤮
YT man sees any decision not made by him as hostile
History sees who is hostile and who’s not
Salute to James Baldwin 🫡
god this film maker sucks jeezus 🥲 the patience the baldwin had is admirable
You are kinder than I would be. It’s called Lack of Respect. People have no class and no manners. Behave yourself. We are all equal. All of us are One. Wendy Carrey 👑🇨🇦🥷🐘👁️🦅🗣️💋🎭🧩
Now the rude reported is now the victim. Playing dumb. And Lying. Are you people nuts..Does God Lie?? Or does Your God Lie. Your God Kills. Mine is Kind. Wendy Carr’e 👑🇨🇦🥷
Now the rude reported is now the victim. Playing dumb. And Lying. Are you people nuts..Does God Lie?? Or does Your God Lie. Your God Kills. Mine is Kind. Wendy Carr’e 👑🇨🇦🥷