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The Life and Work of Herman Melville

The film follows the life of Melville followed by a brief overview of his work

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The film follows the life of Melville was born in New York, USA. His father was a prosperous business man but the economic climate changed and the business failed. The family moved to his mother's home in New Albany and he went to Albany Academy. At twenty he went to sea and returned to write very popular books about his adventures. His success did not last and he died in obscurity. His work was rediscovered in the early 20th century. The film is followed by a brief overview of his work.

Written, Produced & Directed By: Malcolm Hossick

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