James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (1990)
Captures the passionate intellect and courageous writing of a man who was born black, impoverished, gay, and gifted. Newsreel clips from the ‘60s record Baldwin’s running commentary on the Civil Rights movement. The film also explores his retreats in Paris, the South of France, Istanbul, and Switzerland. Writers Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka, Ishmael Reed, William Styron and biographer David Leeming place Baldwin’s work in the African-American literary tradition – from slave narratives and black preaching to their own contemporary work. 87 minutes. California Newsroom.

Witness James Baldwin (1991)
Rare recordings of Baldwin reading from his landmark essays and novels. Danny Glover narrates and Don Cheadle reads additional passages. 50 minutes. A&E Home Video.