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Pauline Kael discusses contemporary film

BROADCAST: 1980 | DURATION: 00:53:19

Synopsis

Pauline Kael (National Book award winner) discusses contemporary films and her recent publications. Much of the conversation is focused on Stanley Kubrick's work and the role of violence in movies.

Details

Broadcast Date
1980

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 19 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Film

People

Critics

Tags

Kael, Pauline Motion pictures Film critics. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) American film Film Motion picture film American movies Movies Motion picture industry. Labor unions Film critics Violence in motion pictures Kubrick, Stanley When The Lights Go Down

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