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A Boatload of Wild Irishmen

A Boatload of Wild Irishmen

1h 24m

July 7, 2010 (15 years ago)

Overview

Robert Flaherty is credited with being the father of the modern documentary after making "Nanook of the North" and classics such as "Man of Aran" and "Louisiana Story", but he is also criticized for engaging in distortion and stereotyping.

ActorAge thenAge now
Robert Flaherty

Robert Flaherty

Himself (archive footage)

Birthday: February 16, 1884

126 July 23, 1951 (67)
Richard Leacock

Richard Leacock

Himself

Birthday: July 18, 1921

88 March 23, 2011 (89)