Wood Mountain Poems (1978)
In this short documentary, Canadian poet Andrew Suknaski introduces us to Wood Mountain, the south central Saskatchewan village he calls home. In between musings on his poetry, which is tinged with nostalgia and the vast loneliness of the plains, the poet discusses the area’s multicultural background and Native heritage, as well as the customs and stories of these various ethnic groups.
Director: Harvey Spak
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: January 1, 1978
Cast
- Andrew Suknaski - Self
Music: Roger Deegan
Editing: Robert Reece
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
poetry, literature, saskatchewan, indigenous peoples
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wood Mountain Poems about?
- In this short documentary, Canadian poet Andrew Suknaski introduces us to Wood Mountain, the south central Saskatchewan village he calls home. In between musings on his poetry, which is tinged with nostalgia and the vast loneliness of the plains, the poet discusses the area’s multicultural background and Native heritage, as well as the customs and stories of these various ethnic groups.
- Who directed Wood Mountain Poems?
- Wood Mountain Poems was directed by Harvey Spak.
- Who stars in Wood Mountain Poems?
- Wood Mountain Poems stars Andrew Suknaski.
- How long is Wood Mountain Poems?
- Wood Mountain Poems has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is Wood Mountain Poems?
- Wood Mountain Poems is a Documentary film.
- Where was Wood Mountain Poems produced?
- Wood Mountain Poems was produced in Canada.