coffee & side tables
an angel at my table criterion collection anamorphic widescreen
with an angel at my table academy award r winning filmmaker jane campion brings to the screen the harrowing true story of janet frame new zealands most distinguished author . the film follows frame along her inspiring journey from a poverty stricken childhood to a misdiagnosis of schizophrenia and electroshock therapy to finally international literary fame . beautifully capturing the color and power of the new zealand landscape the film earned campion a sweep of her countrys film awards and the special jury prize at the venice film festival . br br commentary featuring campion and stuart dryburgh and actress kerry fox a 10 minute documentary about the making of an angel at my table six deleted scenes my say audio interview with janet frame from 1983 original theatrical trailer stills gallery . br br plus a 40 page booklet featuring a new essay by film critic amy taubin and reprinted excerpts from frames autobiography which formed the basis of the film .