Poetry in Motion
Synopsis
More than 20 contemporary North American poets recite, sing, and perform their work. Early in the film, Charles Bukowski talks about the energy of poets and of a poem. These poets are the children of Walt Whitman and of Charles Olson, incantatory and oratorical, radical, sometimes incorporating contemporary political imagery. Black Mountain poets, the Beats, minimalists like John Cage, the wordless Four Horsemen, Tom Waits, and others capture aspects of poets as troubadours.
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Charles Bukowski
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William S. Burroughs
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John Cage
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Jim Carroll
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Robert Creeley
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Allen Ginsberg
Self
Tom Waits
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Gary Snyder
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Ted Berrigan
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Ed Sanders
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Diane Di Prima
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Amiri Baraka
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Anne Waldman
Self
Kenward Elmslie
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Christopher Dewdney
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Michael McClure
Self
Ted Milton
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Michael Ondaatje
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Mann
- Original Title
- Poetry in Motion
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Mann
Robert Fresco
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Ron Mann
Director
Robert Fresco
Director of Photography
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What is Poetry in Motion about?
More than 20 contemporary North American poets recite, sing, and perform their work. Early in the film, Charles Bukowski talks about the energy of poets and of a poem. These poets are the children of Walt Whitman and of Charles Olson, incantatory and oratorical, radical, sometimes incorporating contemporary political imagery. Black Mountain poets, the Beats, minimalists like John Cage, the wordless Four Horsemen, Tom Waits, and others capture aspects of poets as troubadours.
Who directed Poetry in Motion?
Poetry in Motion was directed by Ron Mann.
Who stars in Poetry in Motion?
The principal cast of Poetry in Motion includes Charles Bukowski, William S. Burroughs, John Cage, Jim Carroll, Robert Creeley.
When was Poetry in Motion released and how long is it?
Poetry in Motion was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Poetry in Motion?
Poetry in Motion holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.