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