Derek Walcott
- Synopsis
- Interview series hosted by Bill Moyers. In this programme Moyers interviews West Indian poet and playwright, Derek Walcott. Among the topics discussed are the threats posed by poets to the establishment, Walcott’s fascination with the story of Robinson Crusoe as a metaphor for imperialism, and the idea of the United States as a democratic empire. Walcott speaks of Caliban’s colonial sensitivity in The Tempest and the contradiction inherent in perceptions of imperialism as both protector and oppressor. [Summary edited from catalogue entry supplied by the Paley Center for Media].
- Series
- World of Ideas
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Television
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Transmission details
- 1 Nov 1988 at 23:00 (Channel: WNET)
- Duration
- 28 mins
Credits
- Director
- Bill Moyers; Catherine Tatge
- Producer
- Catherine Tatge
- Contributor
- Derek Walcott
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Tempest, The
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Colonialism; Imperialism
Production Company
Archive
- Name
Paley Center for Media
- Web
- http://www.paleycenter.org/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- (212) 621-6600
- Address
- 25 West 52 Street
New York
New York
110019
USA - Notes
- Formerly Museum of Television and Radio (MTR). The name changed in 2007.
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Derek Walcott". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av66890 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)