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Poetry in Motion

Synopsis
An unprecedented anthology of twenty-four leading North American poets who sing, chant, anything but "read" their work. The result is a celebration of poetry’s ancient oral tradition and an energetic demonstration that verse is alive and thriving in the media-blitzed age. Featuring, among many others, Charles Bukowski, William S.
Burroughs, John Cage, Allen Ginsberg, Tom Waits. (90 minutes)
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1982
Notes
Also available for download from iTunes at a cost of $9.99
Subjects
Literature
Keywords
performances; poetry; poetry - North American

Credits

Director
Ron Mann

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 1 NTSC
Price
£17.86 (Amazon)
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
90 minutes
Year
2009

Production Company

Name

New Video Group

Email
info@newvideo.com
Web
http://www.newvideo.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 212 206-8600
Fax
+1 212 206-9001
Address
902 Broadway FL 9
New York
NY 10010
USA

Distributor

Name

amazon.co.uk

Web
http://www.amazon.co.uk External site opens in new window

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