A Late Style of Fire: Larry Levis, American Poet

A Late Style of Fire: Larry Levis, American Poet

When the brilliant writing and troubled life of Californian Larry Levis came to a halt at age 49, his death posed a question: is self-destruction required for a life committed to art? Featuring a score by Iron and Wine, this documentary searches his childhood working alongside Mexican-American field hands, three marriages, friendships with America's greatest poets, and his own words for answers.

IMDb 8.6/1020161 h 32 min

DocumentaryHeavyPsychological

DocumentaryHeavyPsychological

IMDb 8.6/1020161 h 32 min

Cast: David St. JohnPhilip LevineNorman Dubie

13+

A Late Style of Fire: Larry Levis, American Poet

DocumentaryHeavyPsychological

IMDb 8.6/1020161 h 32 min

When the brilliant writing and troubled life of Californian Larry Levis came to a halt at age 49, his death posed a question: is self-destruction required for a life committed to art? Featuring a score by Iron and Wine, this documentary searches his childhood working alongside Mexican-American field hands, three marriages, friendships with America's greatest poets, and his own words for answers.

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13+

violencesubstance usesmokingfoul languagesexual content

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English

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English [CC]

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