Stars: Steve Allen, Mike Douglas, John F. Kennedy, Orson Welles, Ed Sullivan
The story of the life and legacy of the master and the so-called founding father of jazz, America's first pop star and cultural ambassador...
Stars: Al Freeman Jr., Isaac Hayes, Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Dick Gregory
An account of the 1972 Black Political Convention held in Gary, Indiana. A historical event that caused protests and reactions from the political spectrum...
Stars: Peter Weller, Gus Van Sant, Iggy Pop, David Cronenberg, Patti Smith
William S. Burroughs: A documentary featuring never-before-seen footage as well as exclusive interviews with his closest friends and colleagues. He struggled with addiction throughout his life.
Stars: Michael Ondaatje, Tom Waits, William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, Ed Sanders
More than 20 contemporary North American poets will reread their poems, and in some cases there will be discussions. Early in the film, Charles Bukowski talks about the energy of poets and the characteristics of a poem.
Stars: Halle Berry, Sean Astin, Barry Shabaka Henley, Michael Clarke Duncan, Terri Hoyos
A disillusioned liberal politician gets a chance to speak frankly to his constituents through the influence of hip-hop music.
Stars: John F. Kennedy, Stokely Carmichael, Harry Belafonte, Kathleen Cleaver, Novella Nelson
A look at the life of the poet, Nikki Giovanni and the revolutionary historical periods in which he lived, from the civil rights movement to the "Black Lives Matter" movement...
Stars: Erik Bauersfeld, Dennis Hopper, David Amram, Robert Scheer, Allen Ginsberg
The poet and painter named Lawrence Ferlinghetti is one of the living works of art and literature. With the passage of more than half a century, Ferlinghetti, with his powerful interaction with the society, helped to shape the currents of poetry and literature...
Stars: Michael Irby, Benjamin Bratt, Giancarlo Esposito, Ray Santiago, John Ortiz
The story of the turbulent but creative life of Tony Award-nominated Puerto Rican artist Miguel Pinero, who has died at the age of forty.
