Far From Poland


1h 46m 1984

Brief Synopsis

Unable to secure visas to return to Poland to film the Solidarity Movement, Godmilow remains in New York City, drawing on letters, television images, clips of film brought back to her and dramatic reenactments to shape a personal meditation on the ability of the filmmaker to portray history.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Drama
Political
Release Date
1984

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 46m

Synopsis

Unable to secure visas to return to Poland to film the Solidarity Movement, Godmilow remains in New York City, drawing on letters, television images, clips of film brought back to her and dramatic reenactments to shape a personal meditation on the ability of the filmmaker to portray history.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Drama
Political
Release Date
1984

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 46m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1984

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1984

Released in United States June 1994

Released in United States March 1985

Released in United States June 1994 (Shown in New York City (Walter Reade) as part of program "Set in Motion: The New York State Council on the Arts Celebrates 30 Years of Independents" June 3-9, 1994.)

Released in United States March 1985 (Shown at FILMEX: Los Angeles International Film Exposition (US Independent Feature Competition) March 14-31, 1985.)