A definitive biography of Robert J. Flaherty, one of the most influential documentary filmmakers of the 20th century. From his early years as an explorer and prospector to his groundbreaking films such as 'Nanook of the North' and 'Man of Aran', Arthur Calder-Marshall provides a richly detailed portrait of a complex and visionary artist. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base...