A Poet from the Lower East Side (1997)
Filmmaker Gyula Gazdag's fascinating documentary follows Hungarian poet, playwright and activist István Eörsi on a trip to the streets of New York to visit his friend and contemporary, the iconic beat poet Allen Ginsberg. Shot just two years before Ginsberg's death, the film follows the two friends as they share poetry and laughs, wandering the streets of the Lower East Manhattan, musing about the past and contemplating the future.
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Allen Ginsberg
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Jonas Mekas
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István Eörsi
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Peter Orlovsky
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FAQ about A Poet from the Lower East Side
What is A Poet from the Lower East Side about?
Filmmaker Gyula Gazdag's fascinating documentary follows Hungarian poet, playwright and activist István Eörsi on a trip to the streets of New York to visit his friend and contemporary, the iconic beat poet Allen Ginsberg. Shot just two years before Ginsberg's death, the film…
When was A Poet from the Lower East Side released?
A Poet from the Lower East Side was released in 1997.
What genres does A Poet from the Lower East Side belong to?
A Poet from the Lower East Side is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in A Poet from the Lower East Side?
The cast of A Poet from the Lower East Side includes Allen Ginsberg, Jonas Mekas, István Eörsi, Peter Orlovsky.