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  • The Poetry Deal: a film with Diane di Prima (2011)
  • Video | 27 min | Short
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The Poetry Deal: a film with Diane di Prima (2011)
Video | 27 min | Short
An impressionistic documentary about legendary poet Diane di Prima, the poet laureate of San Francisco, THE POETRY DEAL opens a window looking back through more than 50 years of poetry, activism, and cultural change. Through di Prima's ...See moreAn impressionistic documentary about legendary poet Diane di Prima, the poet laureate of San Francisco, THE POETRY DEAL opens a window looking back through more than 50 years of poetry, activism, and cultural change. Through di Prima's recorded readings, including a deeply moving reading of her unpublished poem "The Poetry Deal" and rare interviews with di Prima in her home, this short artful documentary explores the poet's body of work, motivations as a writer, and reflects on her relationship with her chosen art form. It is a brief but powerful look at the life of an influential yet often-overlooked poet. This is a unique portrait that also uses rare archival footage, impressionistic B&W film scenes, and powerful stories that bring di Prima to life. See less
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Director
Melanie La Rosa
Composer
Strafe
Cinematographer
Melanie La Rosa
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Jun 29, 2011 (United States)

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