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James Salter: A Sport and a Pastime

James Salter: A Sport and a Pastime

May 1, 2011

54m

Documentary

Overview

This 54-minute documentary traces the writer James Salter's lifelong love affair with France, unforgettably expressed in his 1967 masterpiece, A Sport and a Pastime. Salter's own reflections on his writing and life offer rich insights for reader and writer alike.

Directed by

Edgar Howard, Sandy Gotham Meehan

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In United States

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