Over There on a Visit

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Overview

Christopher Isherwood, who captured the spirit of Berlin in the 1920s while "over there on a visit" is interviewed fifty years later at his home in Los Angeles. He discusses his literature, his involvement with Eastern religion, and his long relationship with artist Don Bachardy.

Cast: Christopher Isherwood, Alan Wallis

Director: Alan Wallis

Genres: Documentary

Cast

Christopher Isherwood

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Alan Wallis

Narrator (voice)

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