CLR James Talking to Stuart Hall (1984)
Cyril Lionel Robert James (1901-1989) was a historian, journalist and contributor to Marxist thought. Stuart Hall was able to interview him for Channel 4 in the UK . The interview discusses his thoughts on revolution, socialism, and politics. His involvement in activism lasted decades. Born in Trinidad, much of his life was spent in the UK. C.R.L James became a teacher and notably taught Eric Williams. Williams went on to lead Trinidad and Tabago to independence. C.L.R. James also wrote fiction and about cricket. During his youth he did play the sport and wrote Beyond a Boundary (1963) describing cricket’s cultural significance. One of his favorite novels was Vanity Fair. This novel followed the lives of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley during the Napoleonic Wars. James was a figure in the Pan-African movement and the anti-colonial freedom struggle. What tends to be ignored is his concern about class exploitation.
Cast
- Stuart Hall - Himself
- C.L.R. James - Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CLR James Talking to Stuart Hall about?
- Cyril Lionel Robert James (1901-1989) was a historian, journalist and contributor to Marxist thought. Stuart Hall was able to interview him for Channel 4 in the UK . The interview discusses his thoughts on revolution, socialism, and politics. His involvement in activism lasted decades. Born in Trinidad, much of his life was spent in the UK. C.R.L James became a teacher and notably taught Eric Williams. Williams went on to lead Trinidad and Tabago to independence. C.L.R. James also wrote fiction and about cricket. During his youth he did play the sport and wrote Beyond a Boundary (1963) describing cricket’s cultural significance. One of his favorite novels was Vanity Fair. This novel followed the lives of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley during the Napoleonic Wars. James was a figure in the Pan-African movement and the anti-colonial freedom struggle. What tends to be ignored is his concern about class exploitation.
- Who directed CLR James Talking to Stuart Hall?
- CLR James Talking to Stuart Hall was directed by Mike Dibb.
- Who stars in CLR James Talking to Stuart Hall?
- CLR James Talking to Stuart Hall stars Stuart Hall, C.L.R. James.
- How long is CLR James Talking to Stuart Hall?
- CLR James Talking to Stuart Hall has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is CLR James Talking to Stuart Hall?
- CLR James Talking to Stuart Hall is a Documentary film.