A Poet from the Lower East Side (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, A Poet from the Lower East Side is a notable film directed by Gyula Gazdag, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Filmmaker Gyula Gazdag's fascinating documentary follows Hungarian poet, playwright and activist István Eörsi on a trip to the streets of New York to visit his friend and contemporary, the iconic beat poet Allen Ginsberg. Shot just two years before Ginsberg's death, the film follows the two friends as they share poetry and laughs, wandering the streets of the Lower East Manhattan, musing about the past and contemplating the future.
Who’s in it. A Poet from the Lower East Side stars Allen Ginsberg as Himself and Jonas Mekas as Himself.
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- Where can I watch A Poet from the Lower East Side (1997)?
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- Who stars in A Poet from the Lower East Side?
- A Poet from the Lower East Side stars Allen Ginsberg and Jonas Mekas.
- When was A Poet from the Lower East Side released?
- A Poet from the Lower East Side was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.