Reading Alistair MacLeod
Synopsis
This feature doc profiles acclaimed writer Alistair MacLeod. Hailed internationally as a master of the short story, MacLeod also wrote a novel, No Great Mischief, which was celebrated around the world. Depicting men and women living out their lives against the haunting landscape that surrounds them, most of MacLeod's work is firmly based in Cape Breton even if his characters stray elsewhere. Focusing on the complexities and abiding mysteries at the heart of human relationships, MacLeod maps the close bonds and impassable chasms that lie between people and invokes memory and myth to celebrate the continuity of the generations. This film portrait explores the life and work of this giant of literature.
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William D. MacGillivray, Reading Alistair MacLeod, 2005
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-12
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- Director
- William D. MacGillivray
- Screenplay & Story
- William D. MacGillivray
- Original Score
- Christopher Donison
- Original Title
- Reading Alistair MacLeod
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William D. MacGillivray
William D. MacGillivray
Christopher Donison
Kent Nason
Christopher Cooper
Terry Greenlaw, Kent Martin, Robert Sherrin
Department Leadership Roster
William D. MacGillivray
Director
Christopher Cooper
Editor
Kent Nason
Director of Photography
Christopher Donison
Original Music Composer
William D. MacGillivray
Writer
Terry Greenlaw
Producer
Kent Martin
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Reading Alistair MacLeod about?
This feature doc profiles acclaimed writer Alistair MacLeod. Hailed internationally as a master of the short story, MacLeod also wrote a novel, No Great Mischief, which was celebrated around the world. Depicting men and women living out their lives against the haunting landscape that surrounds them, most of MacLeod's work is firmly based in Cape Breton even if his characters stray elsewhere. Focusing on the complexities and abiding mysteries at the heart of human relationships, MacLeod maps the close bonds and impassable chasms that lie between people and invokes memory and myth to celebrate the continuity of the generations. This film portrait explores the life and work of this giant of literature.
Who directed Reading Alistair MacLeod?
Reading Alistair MacLeod was directed by William D. MacGillivray.
Who stars in Reading Alistair MacLeod?
The principal cast of Reading Alistair MacLeod includes Alistair MacLeod, Margaret Atwood, Russell Banks, David Adams Richards, Christopher Donison.
When was Reading Alistair MacLeod released and how long is it?
Reading Alistair MacLeod was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Reading Alistair MacLeod?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Reading Alistair MacLeod was composed by Christopher Donison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Reading Alistair MacLeod?
Reading Alistair MacLeod holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).