Walt Whitman
Synopsis
This American Experience tells Whitman's life story, from his working-class childhood in Long Island, to his years as a newspaper reporter in Brooklyn when he struggled to support his impoverished family, then to his reckless pursuit of the attention and affection he craved for his work, to his death in 1892.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Zwonitzer
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Zwonitzer
- Original Title
- Walt Whitman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- PBS American Experience, PBS, GBH, Hidden Hill Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Zwonitzer
Mark Zwonitzer
Mark Samels, Jamila Wignot
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Mark Zwonitzer
Director
Mark Zwonitzer
Writer
Jamila Wignot
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walt Whitman
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What is Walt Whitman about?
This American Experience tells Whitman's life story, from his working-class childhood in Long Island, to his years as a newspaper reporter in Brooklyn when he struggled to support his impoverished family, then to his reckless pursuit of the attention and affection he craved for his work, to his death in 1892.
Who directed Walt Whitman?
Walt Whitman was directed by Mark Zwonitzer.
Who stars in Walt Whitman?
The principal cast of Walt Whitman includes J.K. Simmons, Chris Cooper, Walt Whitman.
When was Walt Whitman released and how long is it?
Walt Whitman was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Walt Whitman?
Walt Whitman holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).