James Baldwin: From Another Place (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film
Released in 1973, James Baldwin: From Another Place is a notable film directed by Sedat Pakay, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. This short finds James Baldwin in Istanbul musing about race, the American fascination with sexuality, insights into his interrupted writing decade in the country, the generosity of the Turks, and how being in another country, in another place, forces one to re-examine well-established attitudes about modern society.
Who’s in it. James Baldwin: From Another Place stars James Baldwin as Self.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch James Baldwin: From Another Place page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch James Baldwin: From Another Place (1973)?
- In US, James Baldwin: From Another Place is available to stream on Criterion Channel and OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in James Baldwin: From Another Place?
- James Baldwin: From Another Place stars James Baldwin.
- When was James Baldwin: From Another Place released?
- James Baldwin: From Another Place was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.