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Every Cook Can Govern: The Life, Impact & Works of C.L.R James
Every Cook Can Govern: The Life, Impact & Works of C.L.R James
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Every Cook Can Govern: The Life, Impact & Works of C.L.R James

2016
2h 1m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2016

Runtime

2h 1m

Storyline

Feature-length, crowd-funded documentary that interweaves never-before-seen footage of C.L.R. James, together with personal contributions from those who knew him, and historical and political analysis from leading scholars of his work. The film grapples with issues from colonialism to cricket, from slavery to Shakespeare, from Marxism to the movies and from reading to revolution.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 1m
Apr 23, 2016
Director
Ceri Dingle
Rob Harris
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

4 Cast Members

C.L.R. James

Himself

Robin D.G. Kelley

Robin D.G. Kelley

Himself

Selma James

Herself

Darcus Howe

Himself

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