O Mother Gaia: The World of Gary Snyder
Synopsis
The first feature-length film documenting the life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet/activist Gary Snyder. A participant in the famed 1955 Six Gallery poetry reading in San Francisco that launched the Beat era (and the careers of Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac), Snyder later lived and studied in Japan, becoming a Zen teacher. He is the model for the character of Japhy Ryder in Jack Kerouac’s bestselling novel, The Dharma Bums.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Rafael, California
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Still
- Original Title
- O Mother Gaia: The World of Gary Snyder
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Optic Nerve
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Still
Colin Still, Mark Trottenberg
Harry Baker, Anna Price
Colin Still
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Still
Director
Colin Still
Producer
Harry Baker
Editor
Anna Price
Editor
Colin Still
Director of Photography
Mark Trottenberg
Director of Photography
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What is O Mother Gaia: The World of Gary Snyder about?
The first feature-length film documenting the life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet/activist Gary Snyder. A participant in the famed 1955 Six Gallery poetry reading in San Francisco that launched the Beat era (and the careers of Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac), Snyder later lived and studied in Japan, becoming a Zen teacher. He is the model for the character of Japhy Ryder in Jack Kerouac’s bestselling novel, The Dharma Bums.
Who directed O Mother Gaia: The World of Gary Snyder?
O Mother Gaia: The World of Gary Snyder was directed by Colin Still.
Who stars in O Mother Gaia: The World of Gary Snyder?
The principal cast of O Mother Gaia: The World of Gary Snyder includes Colin Still, Gary Snyder, Peter Coyote, Jane Hirshfield, Jack Shoemaker.
When was O Mother Gaia: The World of Gary Snyder released and how long is it?
O Mother Gaia: The World of Gary Snyder was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.