The Body of a Poet: A Tribute to Audre Lorde
1995
29 min
Overview
An imaginary biopic, THE BODY OF A POET centers on the efforts of a group of young lesbians of color to devise a fitting tribute to one of this century's great visionaries. Its genre-bending celebration of the life and work of Audre Lorde, black lesbian poet and political activist, daringly meshes diverse media conventions and techniques as it explores Lorde's trajectory from birth to death. Refreshing and visually stunning, this brave film features assured acting by a dedicated cast and a taut script comprising the work of contemporary African American lesbian poets.
Genres
Documentary
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- English en
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Cast
Nicki Micheaux
Crew
Sonali Fernando
Director
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