Before Hindsight
Originally released in 1977. Before Hindsight is a documentary film. directed by Jonathan Lewis. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edgar Anstey, Mark James Walter Cameron, and Jonathan Dimbleby
Synopsis
Newsreels from the '30s constitute the bulk of this fascinating documentary, clearly illustrating that the public was fed an extremely biased view of events: straight propaganda, the stricture to provide entertainment, and the attempt to be objective all contributing to this. Lewis and producer Elizabeth Taylor-Mead have constructed their argument well, but it is Jonathan Dimbleby's brief comments towards the end that contain the crucial lesson: forty years on, the same forces work to distort our view of Northern Ireland. The film only indicates this to be the case, but it is precise and coherent enough to make the point with considerable force.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Before Hindsight about?
Newsreels from the '30s constitute the bulk of this fascinating documentary, clearly illustrating that the public was fed an extremely biased view of events: straight propaganda, the stricture to p...
Who directed Before Hindsight?
Before Hindsight was directed by Jonathan Lewis.
How long is Before Hindsight?
Before Hindsight has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Before Hindsight released?
Before Hindsight was released on August 23, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Before Hindsight?
The main cast of Before Hindsight includes Edgar Anstey, Mark James Walter Cameron, Jonathan Dimbleby, George Elvin, Leslie Mitchell.