Films for the Humanities and Sciences

George Orwell

Considered a prophet by many, George Orwell is best known for his satire of totalitarian ideologies, Animal Farm, and his prophetic novel, 1984. This program traces Orwell’s career from the leftist ideologies espoused in his early novel, The Road to Wigan Pier, to his disillusionment with both capitalist and totalitarian systems as evidenced in the full range of his later works. Orwell’s criticism of British society as repressive is also discussed by several associates and a journalist. A BBC Production. (51 minutes)

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Item#: BVL7365
Copyright date: ©1996
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-7586-1

Part of the Series : Great Writers of the 20th Century


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