Darts in the Dark: An Introduction to W.O. Mitchell

Name: Darts in the Dark: An Introduction to W.O. Mitchell
Director: Robert A. Duncan
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1980-01-01
Duration: 18 min
Rating: 10.0
Cast: W.O. Mitchell

198018m

★ 10.0

Documentary

Canadian author, humorist and storyteller W.O. Mitchell talks about his career as a writer and performer. Known for his witty radio and television appearances, Mitchell shows a more serious side as he reveals his personal views on writing and on the meaning of life and death.

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