- The film includes moments from Price's Milton class, interactions and interviews with students and friends. Archival footage of Price's teachers, with William Styron, and reflections on pedagogical influences weave the narrative together.
- North Carolina author Reynolds Price has been teaching at Duke University for 51 years, spanning his entire career as a writer. This documentary explores the roots, subject matter, influences, and changes in his teaching career, through original and archival materials. With interwoven excerpts of his own writing and testimonials from former students, including other well-known writers, a complex portrait is revealed of a man who truly loves the art of teaching literature.—Anonymous
- This documentary reflects on Reynolds Price's 50-plus years of teaching English literature and writing at Duke University. Through the eyes of colleagues, former students, his peers, and with Price's own voice, this film explores the roots, subject matter, influences, and changes in Price's teaching career. Fresh interviews, supplemented by archival film footage, demonstrate how Price's personal history and pedagogical practice complement each other, revealing what makes this great teacher great. With interwoven excerpts of his own writing and conversations with other well-known writers -- including Josephine Humphreys, Allan Gurganus, and William Styron -- a complex portrait is revealed of an active writer who truly loves the art of teaching. His concerns, joys, inspirations and challenges unfold as his mission is articulated in layers. Read aloud by Price, Milton's poetry comes to life in the classroom. The story is partially told from the perspective of director Wil Weldon, who had the opportunity to develop a deep friendship with Price as his student and assistant. The resulting portrait is unique in its approach, honesty, and exploration.—Anonymous
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