Archival footage and interviews with John Huston and Jimmy Carter reveal the life of influential American writer James Agee during the Great Depression.
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Archival footage and interviews with John Huston and Jimmy Carter reveal the life of influential American writer James Agee during the Great Depression.
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James Agee, an influential American writer and film critic, is the focus of this 1980 documentary directed by Ross Spears. The film features archival footage of Agee alongside interviews with notable figures such as John Huston and Jimmy Carter. It examines Agee's experiences during the Great Depression, particularly his time in Tennessee, which informed his work, "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men." The documentary received critical acclaim, earning a nomination for Best Documentary Feature at the 53rd Academy Awards.
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Why Watch
- Meet James Agee through personal stories and archive footage.
- See insights from film legends like John Huston and Walker Evans.
- Find out why Agee is a key figure in American literature.
Did You Know
- Agee was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1981.
- The film won the Blue Ribbon Award at the American Film Festival.
- Agee features archive footage of James Agee himself and includes voices of notable figures like Walker Evans.
- The documentary has a total runtime of 89 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Agee?
Agee was directed and produced by Ross Spears.
What award was Agee nominated for?
Agee was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 53rd Academy Awards.
What is the runtime of the documentary Agee?
The runtime of Agee is 89 minutes.
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