Poetry in Motion (1982)
More than 20 contemporary North American poets recite, sing, and perform their work. Early in the film, Charles Bukowski talks about the energy of poets and of a poem. These poets are the children of Walt Whitman and of Charles Olson, incantatory and oratorical, radical, sometimes incorporating contemporary political imagery. Black Mountain poets, the Beats, minimalists like John Cage, the wordless Four Horsemen, Tom Waits, and others capture aspects of poets as troubadours.
Director: Ron Mann
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: September 17, 1982
Cast
- Charles Bukowski - Self
- William S. Burroughs - Self
- John Cage - Self
- Jim Carroll - Self
- Robert Creeley - Self
- Allen Ginsberg - Self
- Tom Waits - Self
- Gary Snyder - Self
- Ted Berrigan - Self
- Ed Sanders - Self
Cinematography: Robert Fresco
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ron Mann
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Poetry in Motion about?
- More than 20 contemporary North American poets recite, sing, and perform their work. Early in the film, Charles Bukowski talks about the energy of poets and of a poem. These poets are the children of Walt Whitman and of Charles Olson, incantatory and oratorical, radical, sometimes incorporating contemporary political imagery. Black Mountain poets, the Beats, minimalists like John Cage, the wordless Four Horsemen, Tom Waits, and others capture aspects of poets as troubadours.
- Who directed Poetry in Motion?
- Poetry in Motion was directed by Ron Mann.
- Who stars in Poetry in Motion?
- Poetry in Motion stars Charles Bukowski, William S. Burroughs, John Cage, Jim Carroll, Robert Creeley, Allen Ginsberg.
- How long is Poetry in Motion?
- Poetry in Motion has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Poetry in Motion?
- Poetry in Motion is a Documentary film.
- Where was Poetry in Motion produced?
- Poetry in Motion was produced in Canada.