World Without Walls: Beryl Markham's African Memoir


60m 1986

Brief Synopsis

A one-hour documentary on the life of author-adventurer Beryl Markham, who died August 4, 1986 in Nairobi, Kenya. Based on her long-lost memoir, "West With the Night," the program tells of her childhood in East Africa where she spent most of her time hunting and exploring with the native tribes. Inc

Film Details

Also Known As
Beryl Markham's African Memoir
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1986
Production Company
Shg Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

A one-hour documentary on the life of author-adventurer Beryl Markham, who died August 4, 1986 in Nairobi, Kenya. Based on her long-lost memoir, "West With the Night," the program tells of her childhood in East Africa where she spent most of her time hunting and exploring with the native tribes. Included are interviews with Markham and archival footage which reveal insights into her life, including her hunting expeditions and her 1936 solo flight from England to North America.

Film Details

Also Known As
Beryl Markham's African Memoir
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1986
Production Company
Shg Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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