Philip Whalen (1981)

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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:
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Al Wong

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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.