The Scholar in Society: Northrop Frye in Conversation

The Scholar in Society: Northrop Frye in Conversation


                                The Scholar in Society: Northrop Frye in Conversation
| 28 min
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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 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."

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The Scholar in Society: Northrop Frye in Conversation, Donald Winkler, provided by the National Film Board of Canada

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Credits
  • director
    Donald Winkler
  • producer
    William Brind
    D.B. Jones
  • executive producer
    Barrie Howells
  • cinematography
    Kent Nason
  • sound
    Jean-Guy Normandin
  • editing
    Albert Kish
  • sound editing
    André Galbrand

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