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"Recommended for contemporary poetry collections and
women's studies programs." -Library Journal Engaging well-crafted poems, covering everything from the struggle between the internal and the external to honoring the muse. Produced by Video Magic. 07DR JSCA 30 min. |
| A unique perspective that focuses on two renowned names in African-American poetry: Paul Dunbar, a post Civil War writer, and Ed Bullins, a contemporary writer. Produced by Dave Krzysik. 07DR JSCA 30 min. |
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Winner! Pola Nirenska Lifetime
Achievement Award: Mary-Averett Seelye -Washington Performing Arts
Society CINE Golden Eagle Award "Recommended. A compelling teaching tool for English, Dance, Theatre, Inter-related Arts and Video Arts." -EMRO Review This award-winning program, a collaboration of poetry, performance and experimental cinematography presents the performance art of "Kinesis," developed by Mary-Averett Seelye, in which she takes the poetry of U.S. Poet Laureate (1971 - 73) Josephine Jacobsen off the printed page, choreographs and performs it, speaking and moving simultaneously. Here we see recordings of the performances, interviews with Seelye and Jacobsen, as well as producer Vin Grabill's visual interpretaion of Seelye's performance of Ponicherry Blues. Produced by Kinesis, LTD. 08DR JSCA 30 min. |
| A longing for childhood dreams and the safety of family has left a young woman unable to cope with the problems of adulthood. Produced by John Taylor. 07DR JSCA 30 min. |
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Tokens of Urban Life: Rapsody in Orange & American
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Two award-winning short films focusing on the theme of city
life. Produced by Nina Hasin. 07DR JSCA "Special Box Set Savings" - 2
Programs in a 1-DVD Box Set! Also available on 2 DVDs, Videos or Digital
Files. 1. Rapsody in Orange Chris Award -Columbus IFF Certificate of Merit -Chicago IFF Paul Robeson Award -Newark BFF This multi-award winning documentary uses original rap music to create a commemorative portrait of Boston's Elevated Orange Line, once the oldest subway system of its kind in the U.S. The rhythms of the journey and the ethnic diversity of the city offer a unique and memorable experience. 10 min. 2. American Rhapsody Honorable Mention Award -Columbus IVF Based on Kenneth Fearing's 1942 poem, and combined with an original score and a compelling performance by Ray McNiece, this poetry-film creates a poignant, contemporary vision of urban life. 10 min. |
| Poetry is made even more powerful here, when seen with an imaginative mix of color and black-and-white film, and with men and women placed in symbolic settings. Produced by Mindy Molinari. 07DR JSCA 15 min. |
| A special message of respect and homage honors the healing wisdom of Native American elders, who are a vital link between our past, present, and future. Produced by Annie Frazier-Henry (Blackfoot). 07DR JSCA 20 min. |