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  • The Scholar in Society: Northrop Frye in Conversation (1984)
  • Short | 28 min | Documentary, Short
The Scholar in Society: Northrop Frye in Conversation (1984)
Short | 28 min | Documentary, Short
This film interview affords a glimpse of a bold and learned mind illuminating important social issues. Responding to questions on the related topics of language, democracy, and the role of the modern university, acclaimed literary critic ...See moreThis film interview affords a glimpse of a bold and learned mind illuminating important social issues. Responding to questions on the related topics of language, democracy, and the role of the modern university, acclaimed literary critic Northrop Frye explains why education is crucial: "A democracy cannot function without articulate citizens." Frye claims that the university is a place where individual liberty becomes possible, as students learn to question beliefs imposed by society. For Frye, reading and writing are "instruments of freedom." Written by NFB See less
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Director
Donald Winkler
Producers
Bill Brind | D.B. Jones
Cinematographer
Kent Nason
Editor
Albert Kish
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