Poetry in Motion (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1982, Poetry in Motion is a documentary film directed by Ron Mann, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. More than 20 contemporary North American poets recite, sing, and perform their work. Early in the film, Charles Bukowski talks about the energy of poets and of a poem. These poets are the children of Walt Whitman and of Charles Olson, incantatory and oratorical, radical, sometimes incorporating contemporary political imagery. Black Mountain poets, the Beats, minimalists like John Cage, the wordless Four Horsemen, Tom Waits, and others capture aspects of poets as troubadours.
Who’s in it. Poetry in Motion stars Charles Bukowski, William S. Burroughs, John Cage and Jim Carroll, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Poetry in Motion has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poetry in Motion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poetry in Motion tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poetry in Motion (1982)?
- In US, Poetry in Motion is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poetry in Motion worth watching?
- Poetry in Motion holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Poetry in Motion?
- Poetry in Motion stars Charles Bukowski, William S. Burroughs, John Cage, Jim Carroll and Robert Creeley.
- When was Poetry in Motion released?
- Poetry in Motion was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.