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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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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

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Poetry in Motion is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and myfilmfriend in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Poetry in Motion on Netflix?

No, Poetry in Motion is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

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Poetry in Motion is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.