She was her generation’s Madonna and Bob Dylan rolled into one—and yet, by the 1970s, major poetry anthologies no longer mentioned Edna St. Vincent Millay. She had become a lost poet, her literary status mirroring her untimely death. This program documents the brief yet bright “candle” of Millay’s artistic development, from her early years in Maine to her achievements in the literary world of New York, while exploring her celebrity, sexuality, and personal relationships. Among the many eye-opening locations featured in the film is the house in which Millay spent her final years; its contents have remained untouched since the poet’s death and provide a catalyst for the study of her troubled, exuberant life. Never-before-seen archival images and interviews with Millay scholars also enrich the narrative.
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Burning Candles: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay
Questions about Burning Candles: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay
How long is Burning Candles: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay?
Burning Candles: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay has a runtime of 1h 33m (1 hour and 33 minutes).
Who directed Burning Candles: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay?
Burning Candles: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay was directed by Robert A. Duncan and released in 2008.
What genre is Burning Candles: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay?
Burning Candles: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay is a Documentary film (2008).
Who stars in Burning Candles: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay?
The cast of Burning Candles: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay includes Edna St. Vincent Millay, Robert A. Duncan, Jennifer Lines, J.D. McClatchy, Elizabeth Barnett.
What is the TMDB rating for Burning Candles: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay?
Burning Candles: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay has a TMDB rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 votes.
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