Meeting the Man: James Baldwin in Paris

Six points for not James Baldwin himself. Just almost half of the documentary what Baldwin said. This documentary already just 26 min.

Interesting to listen and see the James Baldwin, very necessary to address the topics which are discussed even today. Very lifeful conversations...

I can't stand when someone tries to be abstract and downright absurd so others can say "Woah man, so deep".

I wanted to see 1970 Paris, and hoping someone would say something with clarity, instead of the jive-talkin'.. I've downloaded a few of his books, but after seeing him fool around and just being a primadona, I have no interest in spending hours with 1/100th of the content, of things I already know and experienced myself without being a jerk.

I found this frustrating. I feel Baldwin could of expressed his history his story's and experiences better, he could of really shared his voice. He had a movie in which could be shown to future generations but he chose to refuse because the colour of the directors; which in my opinion makes him no different then what he cares so much about. If I were one of the cameramen I would of been disappointed as I am white but my family came over to this country as black slaves. To quick to point a finger. This is a person with great talent and will forever be an important figure but do not watch this instead read about him and his books.

When James Baldwin takes over the direction of the film, it's great. Everything he says is still true, but the director initially comes with a very narrow idea of what the film should be, missing the reality Baldwin is trying to share. Had the director listened to Baldwin from the beginning, or let Baldwin drive the film instead of going from a plan, it could have been more extraordinary. But kudos to the director for eventually listening (slightly) to Baldwin.