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In Search of Walt Whitman, Part 2, Becoming a Poet (1855-1864)
Part Two: Becoming a Poet (1855-1864)
The poet publishes Leaves of Grass, receives a fateful letter from Ralph Waldo Emerson, and moves to Washington to care for sick and injured Civil War soldiers. This episode brings to life such renowned poems as “Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking,” “Crossing Brooklyn...
Part Two: Becoming a Poet (1855-1864)
The poet publishes Leaves of Grass, receives a fateful letter from Ralph Waldo Emerson, and moves to Washington to care for sick and injured Civil War soldiers. This episode brings to life such renowned poems as “Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking,” “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry,” “A Sight in Camp in the Daybreak Gray and Dim,” and “The Wound-Dresser.”
About the Film:
This engaging 3-part film tells the story o...
Part Two: Becoming a Poet (1855-1864)
The poet publishes Leaves of Grass, receives a fateful letter from Ralph Waldo Emerson, and moves to Washington to care for sick and injured Civil War soldiers. This episode brings to life such renowned poems as “Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking,” “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry,” “A Sight in Camp in the Daybreak Gray and Dim,” and “The Wound-Dresser.”
About the Film:
This engaging 3-part film tells the story of Walt Whitman’s remarkable life (1819-1892), the turbulent era in which he lived, and the timeless poetry he created. Interweaving narration and dramatic readings with captivating period music, insights from scholars, and photography filmed in key locations, this documentary brings to life Whitman’s unique character and poems. This is the most comprehensive film on Walt Whitman ever made.
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Part Three: The Civil War and Beyond (1865-1892)
Whitman falls in love, explores war and assassination in his poetry, yet becomes disillusioned by the Gilded Age that ensues. He recovers from a debilitating stroke to live out his days in Camden NJ, where he continues to write poetry. This episode includes powerful...
Part Three: The Civil War and Beyond (1865-1892)
Whitman falls in love, explores war and assassination in his poetry, yet becomes disillusioned by the Gilded Age that ensues. He recovers from a debilitating stroke to live out his days in Camden NJ, where he continues to write poetry. This episode includes powerful readings of some of Whitman’s most acclaimed poems including “When Lilacs Last in the Doory’d Bloomed,” “O Captain! My Capta...
Part Three: The Civil War and Beyond (1865-1892)
Whitman falls in love, explores war and assassination in his poetry, yet becomes disillusioned by the Gilded Age that ensues. He recovers from a debilitating stroke to live out his days in Camden NJ, where he continues to write poetry. This episode includes powerful readings of some of Whitman’s most acclaimed poems including “When Lilacs Last in the Doory’d Bloomed,” “O Captain! My Captain!” “O Me! O Life!” “Prayer of Columbus,” and “Goodbye My Fancy.”
About the Film:
This engaging 3-part film tells the story of Walt Whitman’s remarkable life (1819-1892), the turbulent era in which he lived, and the timeless poetry he created. Interweaving narration and dramatic readings with captivating period music, insights from scholars, and photography filmed in key locations, this documentary brings to life Whitman’s unique character and poems. This is the most comprehensive film on Walt Whitman ever made.
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