Walt Whitman: Citizen Poet

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Friday, November 1, 1 PM, Sane Living Center
Sunday, November 10, 10 AM, Sane Living Center

2019, USA, Director: Haydn Reiss; 12 min.
For director Haydn Reiss, “finding one or two poets who speak deeply to you is like finding music you love . . .” This documentary short is an ode to Walt Whitman, one of America’s most innovative poets. In honor of Whitman’s 200th birthday, this short film provides an exciting introduction to the poet’s life and enduring legacy.

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