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An improvisatory 40-minute foray into a fervent, formative period in the lives of poets such as Dennis Cooper, Benjamin Weissman, Amy Gerstler, and Bob Flanagan, who took part in Cooper’s famed Wednesday Night Poetry readings. Drawing on archival footage from those gatherings, including interviews and readings, Fear of Poetry presents a snapshot of Venice in the 1980s: a chorus of punks, poets, artists, and performers co-existing in a place where, according to Flanagan, “love is still possible.”
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How long is Fear of Poetry?
Fear of Poetry has a runtime of 40m ( and 40 minutes).
Who directed Fear of Poetry?
Fear of Poetry was directed by Gail Kaszynski and released in 1983.
Who stars in Fear of Poetry?
The cast of Fear of Poetry includes Dennis Cooper, Bob Flanagan, Benjamin Weissman, Amy Gerstler, Jack Skelley.
