Shut Up and Say Something
Synopsis
Canadian icon Shane Koyczan has brought his spoken word poetry to stages all over the world, including TED Talks that have gone viral and the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. This documentary, both an introduction to his poetry and an exploration of his relationships with those around him, highlights his journey of seeking reconciliation with his father who abandoned him at an early age, and how in order to accomplish this, Koyczan has to rely on his poetry's vulnerability like never before.
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- Director
- Melanie Wood
- Original Title
- Shut Up and Say Something
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
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What is Shut Up and Say Something about?
Canadian icon Shane Koyczan has brought his spoken word poetry to stages all over the world, including TED Talks that have gone viral and the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. This documentary, both an introduction to his poetry and an exploration of his relationships with those around him, highlights his journey of seeking reconciliation with his father who abandoned him at an early age, and how in order to accomplish this, Koyczan has to rely on his poetry's vulnerability like never before.
Who directed Shut Up and Say Something?
Shut Up and Say Something was directed by Melanie Wood.
Who stars in Shut Up and Say Something?
The principal cast of Shut Up and Say Something includes Shane Koyczan.
When was Shut Up and Say Something released and how long is it?
Shut Up and Say Something was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.