How the Myth was Made

Thematic Documentary as Witness: Great Films of the Twentieth Century Curated by Mary Lea Bandy

George Stoney, notable documentarian, investigates Robert Flaherty’s film and returns to the island of Aran to record the process and result of Flaherty’s work. He and his crew look at how Flaherty constructed locations to satisfy his vision and interview islanders who argue about the reality of Man of Aran’s presentation.

Directors

George Stoney, James Brown

Release Year

1978

Festival Year

1999

Run Time

59 minutes