The Songpoet
Synopsis
Eric Andersen is widely regarded as one of the most poetic songwriters that sprang from the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s. His artful mélange of love, despair, hope and stirred memory has earned him a passionate international following and the respect and admiration of artists ranging from Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen to Lou Reed and Wyclef Jean. The Songpoet offers a look into the mind, soul and creative process of this multifaceted, complex and singularly driven artist whose career saw great expectations waylaid by misfortune.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Lamont
- Original Title
- The Songpoet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Lamont
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Lamont
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Songpoet about?
Eric Andersen is widely regarded as one of the most poetic songwriters that sprang from the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s. His artful mélange of love, despair, hope and stirred memory has earned him a passionate international following and the respect and admiration of artists ranging from Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen to Lou Reed and Wyclef Jean. The Songpoet offers a look into the mind, soul and creative process of this multifaceted, complex and singularly driven artist whose career saw great expectations waylaid by misfortune.
Who directed The Songpoet?
The Songpoet was directed by Paul Lamont.
Who stars in The Songpoet?
The principal cast of The Songpoet includes Eric Andersen, Clive Davis, Danny Fields, Lenny Kaye.
When was The Songpoet released and how long is it?
The Songpoet was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Songpoet?
The Songpoet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).