Elizabeth Bishop and the Art of Losing (2021)
So often throughout her life, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Elizabeth Bishop's trajectory is tragically disrupted by a profound personal loss that pushes her into her worst self-destructive habits. Yet in her sixties, while grief-stricken, she courageously faces up to her most tragic heartbreak, writes her greatest work, becomes her truest self, learns to master "the art of losing," and earns her place as one of North America's greatest poets. Transplanted Nova Scotia filmmaker John D. Scott foregrounds how Bishop's journey is indelibly connected to her Nova Scotian heritage.
Director: John D. Scott
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: September 20, 2021
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Elizabeth Bishop and the Art of Losing about?
- So often throughout her life, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Elizabeth Bishop's trajectory is tragically disrupted by a profound personal loss that pushes her into her worst self-destructive habits. Yet in her sixties, while grief-stricken, she courageously faces up to her most tragic heartbreak, writes her greatest work, becomes her truest self, learns to master "the art of losing," and earns her place as one of North America's greatest poets. Transplanted Nova Scotia filmmaker John D. Scott foregrounds how Bishop's journey is indelibly connected to her Nova Scotian heritage.
- Who directed Elizabeth Bishop and the Art of Losing?
- Elizabeth Bishop and the Art of Losing was directed by John D. Scott.
- How long is Elizabeth Bishop and the Art of Losing?
- Elizabeth Bishop and the Art of Losing has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Elizabeth Bishop and the Art of Losing?
- Elizabeth Bishop and the Art of Losing is a Documentary film.