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How the Myth Was Made: A Study of Robert Flaherty's Man of Aran

1978

59 minutes

Documentary

Overview

American documentary film-maker George C. Stoney visits the Aran Islands to try and unravel some of the myths surrounding a film that had engrossed him as a youngster - Robert Flaherty's famous documentary "Man of Aran" released in 1934.

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George C. Stoney headshot

George C. Stoney

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Michael Balcon headshot

Michael Balcon

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Arthur Calder-Marshall headshot

Arthur Calder-Marshall

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Walter Lassally headshot

Walter Lassally

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John Monck headshot

John Monck

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Harry Watt headshot

Harry Watt

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Maggie Dirrane headshot

Maggie Dirrane

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