James Salter: A Sport and a Pastime
This 54-minute documentary traces the writer James Salter's lifelong love affair with France, unforgettably expressed in his 1967 masterpiece, A Sport and a Pastime. Salter's own reflections on his writing and life offer rich insights for reader and writer alike.
Cast: James Salter, Nick Antosca, Sonya Chung
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James Salter: A Sport and a Pastime
201154m
This 54-minute documentary traces the writer James Salter's lifelong love affair with France, unforgettably expressed in his 1967 masterpiece, A Sport and a Pastime. Salter's own reflections on his writing and life offer rich insights for reader and writer alike.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Sandy Gotham Meehan, Edgar Howard
- Producers
- Edgar Howard, Sandy Gotham Meehan, Katie Blair, Muffie Dunn
- Studio
- Checkerboard Film Foundation
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.


