The Scholar in Society: Northrop Frye in Conversation

198428 min 12 secFilm: Documentary

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Direction: Donald Winkler

Production: William BrindD.B. JonesBarrie Howells

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."

Subject categories


  • Literature and Language - Canada > Canadian LiteratureEnglish-language WritersLanguage Issues
  • Education > College, University and Professional EducationPortraits
  • Social Issues > Education

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