Based on Russell Edson’s classic poem, “Gravy” is a whimsical ode to a timeless condiment. Russell Edson (1935-2014) is widely considered the godfather of prose poetry in America. Over the course of his long career, Edson published nearly two dozen books and received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. Edson’s work turns everyday events into dreamy offbeat fables “as dazzling as a good Dali or de Chirico painting” (Booklist), earning him a singular place in the world of contemporary poetry. Filmmaker Ryan Kittleman received permission from Edson’s estate to produce an animated short film based on the 1973 poem “Gravy”, marking the first time Edson’s work has been adapted for the big screen. The film was released in 2024.