Derek Walcott

Synopsis

Interview series hosted by Bill Moyers. In this programme Moyers interviews West Indian poet and playwright, Derek Walcott. Among the topics discussed are the threats posed by poets to the establishment, Walcott’s fascination with the story of Robinson Crusoe as a metaphor for imperialism, and the idea of the United States as a democratic empire. Walcott speaks of Caliban’s colonial sensitivity in The Tempest and the contradiction inherent in perceptions of imperialism as both protector and oppressor. [Summary edited from catalogue entry supplied by the Paley Center for Media].

Series

World of Ideas

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

1 Nov 1988 at 23:00 (Channel: WNET)

Duration

28 mins

Credits

Director

Bill Moyers; Catherine Tatge

Producer

Catherine Tatge

Contributor

Derek Walcott

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Tempest, The

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Colonialism; Imperialism

Production Company

Name

Public Affairs Television

Archive

Name

Paley Center for Media

Web

http://www.paleycenter.org/ External site opens in new window

Phone

(212) 621-6600

Address

25 West 52 Street
New York
New York
110019
USA

Notes

Formerly Museum of Television and Radio (MTR). The name changed in 2007.