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A Portrait of William Blake

A Portrait of William Blake

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Documentary

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A short documentary about the life work and philosophy of William Blake featuring an interview with John Higgs.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

14 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

11 February 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

John Higgs

John Higgs

Self

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