Fear of Poetry (1983)
An improvisatory 40-minute foray into a fervent, formative period in the lives of poets such as Dennis Cooper, Benjamin Weissman, Amy Gerstler, and Bob Flanagan, who took part in Cooper’s famed Wednesday Night Poetry readings. Drawing on archival footage from those gatherings, including interviews and readings, Fear of Poetry presents a snapshot of Venice in the 1980s: a chorus of punks, poets, artists, and performers co-existing in a place where, according to Flanagan, “love is still possible.”
Director: Gail Kaszynski
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: January 1, 1983
Cast
- Dennis Cooper - Self
- Bob Flanagan - Self
- Benjamin Weissman - Self
- Amy Gerstler - Self
- Jack Skelley - Self
- Jocelyn Fisher - Self
- Sherrie Levin - Self
- Debbie Patino - Self
- Annie Powell - Self
- Ed Smith - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Gail Kaszynski
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fear of Poetry about?
- An improvisatory 40-minute foray into a fervent, formative period in the lives of poets such as Dennis Cooper, Benjamin Weissman, Amy Gerstler, and Bob Flanagan, who took part in Cooper’s famed Wednesday Night Poetry readings. Drawing on archival footage from those gatherings, including interviews and readings, Fear of Poetry presents a snapshot of Venice in the 1980s: a chorus of punks, poets, artists, and performers co-existing in a place where, according to Flanagan, “love is still possible.”
- Who directed Fear of Poetry?
- Fear of Poetry was directed by Gail Kaszynski.
- Who stars in Fear of Poetry?
- Fear of Poetry stars Dennis Cooper, Bob Flanagan, Benjamin Weissman, Amy Gerstler, Jack Skelley, Jocelyn Fisher.
- How long is Fear of Poetry?
- Fear of Poetry has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).