This short excerpt is from a much longer (approximately 60 minute) program that included a live reading from Michael Ondaatje and an interview (part of what you see here). It was taped live at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. It's part of a series we did called, "Readings and Conversations" for the Lannan Foundation. We produced their literary video programs from 1991 to 1999 when they were in Los Angeles. These programs were a joy to produce. While they don't include quick cuts or a lot of flashy effects they are thought provoking and worthwhile if you love contemporary literature.
Michael Ondaatje is the author of the book, "The English Patient." upon which the highly acclaimed 1996 film was based. It starred the talented Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche.