MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY (2024)

In 1979, Native Hawaiian poet Wayne Kaumualii Westlake (1947–1984) published MANIFESTO [for Concrete Poetry], a sardonic and avant-garde three-page poem that challenged the conventions of language and form. Reexamining the roots of Dadaism and the International Concrete Poetry movement of the 1950s, the film transforms text into a living, dynamic force—an interplay of words, sound, and movement that defies traditional narrative constraints.

Director: Sebastian Galasso, Richard Hamasaki, Jody Stillwater
Runtime: 7 min
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Editing: Jody Stillwater
Production: Yanasa Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sebastian Galasso, Richard Hamasaki, Jody Stillwater

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY about?
In 1979, Native Hawaiian poet Wayne Kaumualii Westlake (1947–1984) published MANIFESTO [for Concrete Poetry], a sardonic and avant-garde three-page poem that challenged the conventions of language and form. Reexamining the roots of Dadaism and the International Concrete Poetry movement of the 1950s, the film transforms text into a living, dynamic force—an interplay of words, sound, and movement that defies traditional narrative constraints.
Who directed MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY?
MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY was directed by Sebastian Galasso, Richard Hamasaki, Jody Stillwater.
Who stars in MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY?
MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY stars Sebastian Galasso.
How long is MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY?
MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
Where was MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY produced?
MANIFESTO FOR CONCRETE POETRY was produced in United States of America.