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.
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@moistplantsАй бұрын
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
@emmaa81623 ай бұрын
Arrogant public schoolboy film makers. James Baldwin achools them on their assumptions.
@queerfish69845 ай бұрын
The entitlement of the filmmakers is appalling
@Lo-FiEnjoyTheMusic-gs9wy5 ай бұрын
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
@divineintervention2122 ай бұрын
@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.💯
@TraveladdictknyАй бұрын
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
@nikibrowne28 күн бұрын
@@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😊
@adrianghandtchi15622 ай бұрын
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.
@Lo-FiEnjoyTheMusic-gs9wy2 ай бұрын
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
@StefhanJKR25 күн бұрын
Today as much as then, people try to separate art and politics, as if there is such a meaningful separation to be made.
@dylaann5 ай бұрын
Thank you for uploading this. More people need to see it. It should be shown in schools.
@Lo-FiEnjoyTheMusic-gs9wy5 ай бұрын
no problem
@esteraraujostudio4 ай бұрын
This film is such a treasure, it’s very hard to find online surprisingly, thank you for sharing!
@Lo-FiEnjoyTheMusic-gs9wy4 ай бұрын
no problem and thanks for watching
@ottabeeАй бұрын
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 potent than any kind of western medicine could ever possibly hope to achieve. James is SACRED and was in 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.
@alyciaj095 ай бұрын
This needs more views!!!
@BlakAfricanInAmerica5 ай бұрын
Thank you for uploading this, Adam.
@Lo-FiEnjoyTheMusic-gs9wy5 ай бұрын
no problem
@Hyperspeed788 күн бұрын
😊 this great black leader writer his legacy will live on forever! Dr.tyrone Williams of Chester PA
@Aliyahssmbrows3 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤
@Lo-FiEnjoyTheMusic-gs9wy3 ай бұрын
no problem
@_KITE13 күн бұрын
15:09 he was talking about Martin and Malcolm.. it went right over the filmmakers’ heads, no doubt
@cjmash994 ай бұрын
thanks for uploading comrade
@Lo-FiEnjoyTheMusic-gs9wy4 ай бұрын
no problem
@DawitZeray-si2if5 ай бұрын
thank you man for making this availably
@Lo-FiEnjoyTheMusic-gs9wy5 ай бұрын
it's cool
@thepriceisright0485 ай бұрын
period! thanks for uploading this!
@Lo-FiEnjoyTheMusic-gs9wy5 ай бұрын
Am I in a meme or something lol 3rd person to say it
@hydraelectricblue10 күн бұрын
What’s the interviewers PROBLEM? Well I’m glad James Baldwin saved the entire thing anyway.
@akshaygupta35523 ай бұрын
Amazing documentary
@maurice86072 ай бұрын
Wow, unbelievable stuff.
@zeeshman425 ай бұрын
Thank you for putting this up.
@Lo-FiEnjoyTheMusic-gs9wy5 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@user-ne6fx6ll2b11 күн бұрын
I love this video, I've been a fan of his for years. He was treated better in France and England.
@fishnets4177Ай бұрын
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 🌱
@TheGabeBondocCoverer20 күн бұрын
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.
@hassanbey14 күн бұрын
No one checks em like Jimmy baby
@iamzuckerburger24 күн бұрын
Happy birthday bruv
@WordsareprayersАй бұрын
How to talk to…them?
@briiibrii8606Ай бұрын
The interviewers are soo aggressive
@jabll92318 күн бұрын
Cold blooded gump
@flute-channel2848Ай бұрын
Baldwin is a multitude of things..this narrator is problematic
@CarlosMartinez-pc7je12 күн бұрын
The speaker says james because less cooperative like non color is the boss of all men 🤮
@dearnights20 күн бұрын
god this film maker sucks jeezus 🥲 the patience the baldwin had is admirable
@honesty_provides_tranquility17 күн бұрын
YT man sees any decision not made by him as hostile History sees who is hostile and who’s not Salute to James Baldwin 🫡
@user-wi3mk4os7g19 күн бұрын
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 👑🇨🇦🥷🐘👁️🦅🗣️💋🎭🧩
@user-wi3mk4os7g20 күн бұрын
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 👑🇨🇦🥷
@user-wi3mk4os7g20 күн бұрын
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 👑🇨🇦🥷