Facing West (2020)
A cinematic setting of poems by Walt Whitman that span his whole life's work, commemorating his bicentennial year. Features the poet's Long Island native "personator" Darrel Blaine Ford, manifesting and reciting "Song of Myself," "There Was a Child Went Forth," "Give Me the Splendid Silent Sun" and "Facing West From California's Shores." Filmed at the poet's birthplace, the Long Island shore, Manhattan, and where West meets East.
Director: H. Paul Moon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: February 1, 2020
Cast
- Darrel Blaine Ford - Walt Whitman
- Adalie Morales - Girl
Screenplay
Music: Frank Horvat
Cinematography: H. Paul Moon
Editing: H. Paul Moon
Production: Zen Violence Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
walt whitman
More Films by Director: H. Paul Moon
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Facing West about?
- A cinematic setting of poems by Walt Whitman that span his whole life's work, commemorating his bicentennial year. Features the poet's Long Island native "personator" Darrel Blaine Ford, manifesting and reciting "Song of Myself," "There Was a Child Went Forth," "Give Me the Splendid Silent Sun" and "Facing West From California's Shores." Filmed at the poet's birthplace, the Long Island shore, Manhattan, and where West meets East.
- Who directed Facing West?
- Facing West was directed by H. Paul Moon.
- Who stars in Facing West?
- Facing West stars Darrel Blaine Ford, Adalie Morales.
- How long is Facing West?
- Facing West has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Facing West?
- Facing West is a Drama film.
- Where was Facing West produced?
- Facing West was produced in United States of America.