Gawain and the Green Knight
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A dramatization of the 14th-century poem, one of the best known of the Arthurian legends. The Green Knight issues a challenge at King Arthur's Christmas feast. Gawain accepts the conditions and travels to meet him a year later. Gawain struggles to keep both his word and moral code in his quest.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 hours 16 minutes 35 seconds
- Topic: Language Arts, Literature
- Subtopic: Creative Writing, English Literature, Fables
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 1996
- Producer/Distributor: Films For The Humanities & Sciences
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