The Lost Archive of James Baldwin
4.8/5
Critic Rating
When James Baldwin died at his home in the South of France in December 1987, the world lost a towering intellect and one of America’s literary giants. He was buried in New York a few weeks later. But what remained in France, and still to this day, are thousands of personal and professional effects connected to Baldwin. Journalist Tony Phillips travels to Provence to discover why these items are stored in an Englishwoman’s home on the Côte d’Azur.
Critic Reviews
Score: 4.8
Miranda Sawyer • The Guardian • Aug 3, 2024
"...a sweetly surprising documentary... It’s enhanced and highlighted by sensitive soundwork by the always excellent Axel Kacoutié. A moving listen, and one that, you hope, may mean something is done about finding a suitable home for all this precious archive."
