The Victorian Poets (1999)

Looking For Langston (1989)

Category: Documentary | Director: Isaac Julien | Rated: R | Color: Black & White | Closed Captioned: No

Format: | Starring: Ben Ellison, Matthew Baidoo, John Wilson

The world and works of black poet Langston Hughes are examined in this docudrama that focuses on his gay lifestyle, using footage from the Cotton Club and '30s Harlem, dramatic re-creations of events ... more

Power Of The Word With Bill Moyers: Complete Set (1996)

Category: Documentary | Color: Color | Closed Captioned: No

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Award-winning commentator Bill Moyers explores the world of the written word, talking to poets about their beliefs, influences, inspirations and heritage, in this six-part series. Volumes include "Ancestral ... more

Slam Nation (1998)

Category: Documentary | Rated: NR | Color: Color | Closed Captioned: No

Format: | Starring: Saul Williams, Jessica Care Moore, Beau Sia

This passionate documentary tells the story of the war of the words known as the National Poetry Slam, the Super Bowl of spoken-word competition. Held in Portland, Oregon, the raw, humorous and insightful ... more

The Augustan Poets (1999)

Category: Documentary | Rated: NR | Color: Color | Closed Captioned: No

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50 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

The Romantic Poets (1999)

Category: Documentary | Rated: NR | Color: Color | Closed Captioned: No

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50 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

The Poetry Anthology: Boxed Set (1999)

Category: Documentary | Rated: NR | Color: Color | Closed Captioned: No

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A unique overview of English poetry, this three-disc series examines many of the most renowned writers of the last 300 years and offers insight into their lives and work. Included in the set are "The ... more

The Poetry Of Ireland (2000)

Category: Documentary | Rated: NR | Color: Color | Closed Captioned: No

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The beauty behind the words of some of Ireland's most extraordinary poets, including Patrick Kavanagh, Seamus Heaney, William Butler Yeats, Padraic Pearse, and others, is brought to the screen, as Kathleen ... more

Voices In Wartime (2005)

Category: Documentary | Rated: NR | Color: Color | Closed Captioned: Yes

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This documentary examines the relationship between war and poetry, sharing the voices of poets both unknown and world-famous. Soldiers, journalists, historians, and experts on combat are also on hand ... more

Poetry On Fire, Vol. 1 (2006)

Category: Documentary | Color: Color | Closed Captioned: No

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This verse is smooth...but it hits hard! A compilation of cutting-edge poetry can be found on this innovative program celebrating the art of the spoken word. The program includes appearances by Sonya ... more