The People’s Poetry Gathering (1999)
This film explores the great themes of the People’s Poetry Gathering: the relationship of oral, written, and musical forms of poetry. Both feature traditional forms such as the Puerto Rican concorso de trovadores (a poetry contest) and literary poets such as Galway Kinnell and Sekou Sandiata, as well as new forms and formats, such as a Heavyweight Poetry Bout between Sherman Alexie and Patricia Smith and a teen slam.
Director: Nick Doob
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Nick Doob
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The People’s Poetry Gathering about?
- This film explores the great themes of the People’s Poetry Gathering: the relationship of oral, written, and musical forms of poetry. Both feature traditional forms such as the Puerto Rican concorso de trovadores (a poetry contest) and literary poets such as Galway Kinnell and Sekou Sandiata, as well as new forms and formats, such as a Heavyweight Poetry Bout between Sherman Alexie and Patricia Smith and a teen slam.
- Who directed The People’s Poetry Gathering?
- The People’s Poetry Gathering was directed by Nick Doob.