Wrestling With The Angel (2004)
A documentary about author Janet Frame based on the eponymous biography by Michael King. It travels through the familiar Frame themes - her alleged mental illness, family tragedies, overseas stays, how she began writing. Its value, and fresh insight, lies in the interviews with Frame's close friends and key figures in her life. They shed light on her personality and achievements. King in particular provides a considered, often-amusing account of Frame's life. This was his last interview for film; he was killed in a car accident in 2004.
Primary Title
- Wrestling With The Angel
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 5 November 2014
Release Year
- 2004
Start Time
- 01 : 30
Finish Time
- 03 : 00
Duration
- 90:00
Channel
- TVNZ Heartland
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- A documentary about author Janet Frame based on the eponymous biography by Michael King. It travels through the familiar Frame themes - her alleged mental illness, family tragedies, overseas stays, how she began writing. Its value, and fresh insight, lies in the interviews with Frame's close friends and key figures in her life. They shed light on her personality and achievements. King in particular provides a considered, often-amusing account of Frame's life. This was his last interview for film; he was killed in a car accident in 2004.
Classification
- M
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Women and literature--New Zealand--History--20th century
- Authors, New Zealand--20th century--Biography
Genres
- Documentary
Hosts
- Miranda Harcourt (Narrator)
Contributors
- Peter Bell (Director)
- Bronwen Stewart (Producer)
- Ninox Television (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Women and literature--New Zealand--History--20th century
- Authors, New Zealand--20th century--Biography