Waiting

How the Myth Was Made: A Study of Robert Flaherty's Man of Aran

197859mJames B. Brown,George C. Stoney
IMDb 7.1

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

American documentary film-maker George C. Stoney visits the Aran Islands to try and unravel some of the myths surrounding a film that had engrossed him as a youngster - Robert Flaherty's famous documentary "Man of Aran" released in 1934.

Documentary

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Man of Aran

Man of Aran

1934

Nanook of the North

Nanook of the North

1922

The Thin Blue Line

The Thin Blue Line

1988

F for Fake

F for Fake

1973

Grizzly Man

Grizzly Man

2005

Stories We Tell

Stories We Tell

2012

Leviathan

Leviathan

2013

The Act of Killing

The Act of Killing

2012

Burden of Dreams

Burden of Dreams

1982

Cameraperson

Cameraperson

2016

The Gleaners and I

The Gleaners and I

2000

Sweetgrass

Sweetgrass

2009

Frequently asked questions

What is How the Myth Was Made: A Study of Robert Flaherty's Man of Aran (1978) about?

American documentary film-maker George C. Stoney visits the Aran Islands to try and unravel some of the myths surrounding a film that had engrossed him as a youngster - Robert Flaherty's famous documentary "Man of Aran" released in 1934.

Who stars in How the Myth Was Made: A Study of Robert Flaherty's Man of Aran?

How the Myth Was Made: A Study of Robert Flaherty's Man of Aran stars George C. Stoney (Self), Michael Balcon (Self), Arthur Calder-Marshall (Self), Walter Lassally (Self), John Monck (Self). The film was directed by James B. Brown.

How long is How the Myth Was Made: A Study of Robert Flaherty's Man of Aran?

How the Myth Was Made: A Study of Robert Flaherty's Man of Aran has a runtime of 59 min and premiered in 1978.

Is How the Myth Was Made: A Study of Robert Flaherty's Man of Aran worth watching?

How the Myth Was Made: A Study of Robert Flaherty's Man of Aran holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch How the Myth Was Made: A Study of Robert Flaherty's Man of Aran?

Streaming availability for How the Myth Was Made: A Study of Robert Flaherty's Man of Aran changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.