Every Child is Born a Poet (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2002, Every Child is Born a Poet is a documentary film directed by Jonathan Meyer Robinson, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Before acclaimed author Piri Thomas could write his famous novel "Down These Mean Streets", he had to live on them. This biopic shows how his childhood in Spanish Harlem, a six-year prison stint and other key events shaped his artistic development. The film combines rarely seen footage, still photos and mixed-media images to illustrate Thomas's life and an influential career that focused on revealing the injustices of poverty and racism.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Every Child is Born a Poet sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Every Child is Born a Poet page.
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- Where can I watch Every Child is Born a Poet (2002)?
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- Is Every Child is Born a Poet worth watching?
- Every Child is Born a Poet holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Every Child is Born a Poet released?
- Every Child is Born a Poet was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.