A Brief History of Seven Killings Marlon James (2016)
2015 was a momentous year for novelist Marlon James. He became the first Jamaican writer to win the Man Booker prize for his magisterial novel A Brief History of Seven Killings, about the events surrounding the attempted assassination of Bob Marley and their aftermath. He also chose to come out as gay in an article for the New York Times - a brave move for a man born in what has been called the world's most homophobic country. Alan Yentob accompanies the charismatic and provocative James back to Jamaica and finds in his three highly praised novels a complex portrait of the turbulent history of his native country.
Director: Colette Camden
Genre: Crime, Documentary, Music
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 29, 2016
Cast
- Marlon James - Self
- Alan Yentob - Self
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
lgbt, gay artist
More Films by Director: Colette Camden
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- What is A Brief History of Seven Killings Marlon James about?
- 2015 was a momentous year for novelist Marlon James. He became the first Jamaican writer to win the Man Booker prize for his magisterial novel A Brief History of Seven Killings, about the events surrounding the attempted assassination of Bob Marley and their aftermath. He also chose to come out as gay in an article for the New York Times - a brave move for a man born in what has been called the world's most homophobic country. Alan Yentob accompanies the charismatic and provocative James back to Jamaica and finds in his three highly praised novels a complex portrait of the turbulent history of his native country.
- Who directed A Brief History of Seven Killings Marlon James?
- A Brief History of Seven Killings Marlon James was directed by Colette Camden.
- Who stars in A Brief History of Seven Killings Marlon James?
- A Brief History of Seven Killings Marlon James stars Marlon James, Alan Yentob.
- How long is A Brief History of Seven Killings Marlon James?
- A Brief History of Seven Killings Marlon James has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is A Brief History of Seven Killings Marlon James?
- A Brief History of Seven Killings Marlon James is a Crime, Documentary, Music film.