James Salter: A Sport and a Pastime (2011)

This 54-minute documentary traces the writer James Salter's lifelong love affair with France, unforgettably expressed in his 1967 masterpiece, A Sport and a Pastime. Salter's own reflections on his writing and life offer rich insights for reader and writer alike.

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James Salter

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Nick Antosca

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Sonya Chung

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Reynolds Price

Self

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