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Poetry in Motion

8.019821h 31mMovieDocumentary

More than 20 contemporary North American poets recite, sing, and perform their work. Early in the film, Charles Bukowski talks about the energy of poets and of a poem. These poets are the children of Walt Whitman and of Charles Olson,…

DirectorRon Mann

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Not available in India
Streaming in 26 other countries

Poetry in Motion isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium and 22 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ron Mann

CBCharles Bukowski
Charles Bukowski
Self
WBWilliam S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs
Self
JCJohn Cage
John Cage
Self
JCJim Carroll
Jim Carroll
Self
RC
Robert Creeley
Self
AGAllen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg
Self
TWTom Waits
Tom Waits
Self
GSGary Snyder
Gary Snyder
Self
TB
Ted Berrigan
Self
ESEd Sanders
Ed Sanders
Self
DP
Diane Di Prima
Self
ABAmiri Baraka
Amiri Baraka
Self

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Poetry in Motion — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Poetry in Motion?

Poetry in Motion isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Argentina, Austria and Australia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Poetry in Motion on Netflix?

No, Poetry in Motion is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Poetry in Motion on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Poetry in Motion for free?

Poetry in Motion isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.