Death of a Poet
Synopsis
A document from the weeks that Stan Brakhage was dying of bladder cancer. Dominic Angerame, then head of Canyon Cinema, and I went up to Victoria, Canada to visit Stan. Five weeks later while I was in Boulder, Colorado to screen my recent films, Stan passed away. There was a gathering at Stan’s daughter’s house with Jane (Brakhage) Wodening and her brother, poet, Jack Collom in Boulder. That night it began to snow and like a purification it did not stop for five days.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathaniel Dorsky
- Original Title
- Death of a Poet
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathaniel Dorsky
Department Leadership Roster
Nathaniel Dorsky
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Death of a Poet.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Death of a Poet.
list17
More Like Death of a Poet
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Death of a Poet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death of a Poet about?
A document from the weeks that Stan Brakhage was dying of bladder cancer. Dominic Angerame, then head of Canyon Cinema, and I went up to Victoria, Canada to visit Stan. Five weeks later while I was in Boulder, Colorado to screen my recent films, Stan passed away. There was a gathering at Stan’s daughter’s house with Jane (Brakhage) Wodening and her brother, poet, Jack Collom in Boulder. That night it began to snow and like a purification it did not stop for five days.
Who directed Death of a Poet?
Death of a Poet was directed by Nathaniel Dorsky.
Who stars in Death of a Poet?
The principal cast of Death of a Poet includes Not specified.
When was Death of a Poet released and how long is it?
Death of a Poet was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 21m.