A Poet from the Lower East Side
1997
1h 36min
Documentary
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Overview
Filmmaker Gyula Gazdag's fascinating documentary follows Hungarian poet, playwright and activist István Eörsi on a trip to the streets of New York to visit his friend and contemporary, the iconic beat poet Allen Ginsberg. Shot just two years before Ginsberg's death, the film follows the two friends as they share poetry and laughs, wandering the streets of the Lower East Manhattan, musing about the past and contemplating the future.
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Who directed A Poet from the Lower East Side?
A Poet from the Lower East Side was directed by Gyula Gazdag.
How long is A Poet from the Lower East Side?
A Poet from the Lower East Side runs for 1h 36min, and was released in 1997.
