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Sons of Captain Poetry

This “fantasy documentary” tries to blend Canadian poet bp Nichol’s everyday world with the images of characters in his poetry. Sequences include a section on Plunkett, Saskatchewan, where the poet grew up, and scenes of him discussing “concrete poetry.” In the film bp Nichol performs several sound poems. There are also scenes showing his involvement with Coach House Press and Therafields.

Film Maker
Ondaatje, Michael
Year
1970
Country
Canada
Length
35
Category
Literary/theatre, Literature, Poetry, Portraits
Genre
documentary