Left Lane: On the Road with Folk Poet Alix Olson (2005)

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A year in the making, Left Lane chronicles life on the road with Alix and her road manager/filmmaker Samantha Farinella as they tour the country connecting the dots from a high school visit in Lincoln, Nebraska to a CD release party in New York City. Alix Olson is an internationally touring folk poet and progressive queer artist-activist. One part peace vigil, one part protest rally, and one part joyful raucous concert, Alix ignites audiences everywhere as she performs. A self-defined global patriot, Alix emboldens audiences with her quick wit and powerful humanitarian voice. This documentary highlights spoken-word performances from around the country and a plethora of behind the scenes glimpses at the search for independent thought, grassroots defiance, passionate connection, organic food and clean laundry.

Director: Samantha Farinella
Runtime: 90 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Left Lane: On the Road with Folk Poet Alix Olson about?
A year in the making, Left Lane chronicles life on the road with Alix and her road manager/filmmaker Samantha Farinella as they tour the country connecting the dots from a high school visit in Lincoln, Nebraska to a CD release party in New York City. Alix Olson is an internationally touring folk poet and progressive queer artist-activist. One part peace vigil, one part protest rally, and one part joyful raucous concert, Alix ignites audiences everywhere as she performs. A self-defined global patriot, Alix emboldens audiences with her quick wit and powerful humanitarian voice. This documentary highlights spoken-word performances from around the country and a plethora of behind the scenes glimpses at the search for independent thought, grassroots defiance, passionate connection, organic food and clean laundry.
Who directed Left Lane: On the Road with Folk Poet Alix Olson?
Left Lane: On the Road with Folk Poet Alix Olson was directed by Samantha Farinella.
How long is Left Lane: On the Road with Folk Poet Alix Olson?
Left Lane: On the Road with Folk Poet Alix Olson has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).