The Scarlet Letter


60m 1996

Brief Synopsis

Documentary on Nathaniel Hawthorne's tale of sin and salvation in 17th Century New England. Includes dramatizations, clips from the 1926 feature film, and an interview with director Roland Joffe, at work on the remake released in September 1995. Also explores Hawthorne's life and the way his views o

Film Details

Also Known As
Great Books (09/14/96), Scarlet Letter
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1996

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary on Nathaniel Hawthorne's tale of sin and salvation in 17th Century New England. Includes dramatizations, clips from the 1926 feature film, and an interview with director Roland Joffe, at work on the remake released in September 1995. Also explores Hawthorne's life and the way his views on women have affected feminist discourse.

Film Details

Also Known As
Great Books (09/14/96), Scarlet Letter
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1996

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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