A Poem and a Mistake
Synopsis
Graduate student Myrrha, upset that her professor refers to Ovid's Metamorphoses as "being about love", pushes him and suddenly he transforms into a mirror version of herself. As she recollects her relationship with music, sex, and sexual violence, he is transported into Ovid's stories to come to a new understanding.
Top Cast
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New York Indie Theatre Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tamilla Woodard
- Screenplay & Story
- Cheri Magid
- Original Score
- Milica Paranosić
- Original Title
- A Poem and a Mistake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- ShoutOut Saugerties
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tamilla Woodard
Cheri Magid
Milica Paranosić
Mac Cappuccino
Suzanne Bennett, Cheri Magid, Sarah Baskin
Department Leadership Roster
Cheri Magid
Screenplay
Tamilla Woodard
Director
Mac Cappuccino
Editor
Deb O
Production Design
Suzanne Bennett
Producer
Cheri Magid
Producer
Sarah Baskin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Poem and a Mistake about?
Graduate student Myrrha, upset that her professor refers to Ovid's Metamorphoses as "being about love", pushes him and suddenly he transforms into a mirror version of herself. As she recollects her relationship with music, sex, and sexual violence, he is transported into Ovid's stories to come to a new understanding.
Who directed A Poem and a Mistake?
A Poem and a Mistake was directed by Tamilla Woodard.
Who stars in A Poem and a Mistake?
The principal cast of A Poem and a Mistake includes Sarah Baskin, Grant Neal.
When was A Poem and a Mistake released and how long is it?
A Poem and a Mistake was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for A Poem and a Mistake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Poem and a Mistake was composed by Milica Paranosić.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Poem and a Mistake?
A Poem and a Mistake holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).