Poetry of Witness
“"In the dark times will there also be singing? Yes, there will be singing. About the dark times" - Bertolt Brecht”
Synopsis
Through the interviews of poets and scholars, this documentary sheds light upon those who have chosen poetry to preserve the memories of war, torture, exile, and repression.
Top Cast
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Buffalo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Cirilo, Billy Tooma
- Screenplay & Story
- Billy Tooma, Anthony Cirilo
- Original Title
- Poetry of Witness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Cirilo, Billy Tooma
Billy Tooma, Anthony Cirilo
Anthony Cirilo, Billy Tooma
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Cirilo
Producer
Billy Tooma
Producer
Anthony Cirilo
Director
Billy Tooma
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poetry of Witness
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What is Poetry of Witness about?
Through the interviews of poets and scholars, this documentary sheds light upon those who have chosen poetry to preserve the memories of war, torture, exile, and repression.
Who directed Poetry of Witness?
Poetry of Witness was directed by Anthony Cirilo, Billy Tooma.
Who stars in Poetry of Witness?
The principal cast of Poetry of Witness includes Carolyn Forché.
When was Poetry of Witness released and how long is it?
Poetry of Witness was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.