Philip Whalen (1981)
This film portrays my friend Philip Whalen, a Zen Buddhist monk and poet, reading from his book The Art of Literature. There is a play of spotlight and shadow in this work which emphasizes the elusiveness of truth in poetry.
Director: Al Wong
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: January 1, 1981
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Al Wong
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Philip Whalen about?
- This film portrays my friend Philip Whalen, a Zen Buddhist monk and poet, reading from his book The Art of Literature. There is a play of spotlight and shadow in this work which emphasizes the elusiveness of truth in poetry.
- Who directed Philip Whalen?
- Philip Whalen was directed by Al Wong.
- How long is Philip Whalen?
- Philip Whalen has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- Where was Philip Whalen produced?
- Philip Whalen was produced in United States of America.