published 2000 (BBC), 49 minutes
F. Scott Fitzgerald's personal secretary, his granddaughter, and other writers offer a view into his life and dispel the persona he created for himself. A couple of the writers point out the similarities between Gatsby and Fitzgerald.
A play about the lives of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Zeld (his wife), & Ernest Hemmingway are also available to view. I did not watch this play.
Warning: Before showing this to teens, educators/parents should know that scenes of scantily-clad women dancing (from the 1920s) and a close-up camera scan of a naked statue are included. Fitzgerald was an alcoholic so his drinking is discussed in detail. The Roaring 20s celebrated reckless pleasure, which is included in this DVD.
I am preparing for my oldest son's next literature assignment, The Great Gatsby. I won't show him this DVD. It was to build my background before introducing the novel to him.
-Borrowed from the library.
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