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Poetry in America. Season 4, Episode 8, Steps /

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A portal into 1950s New York City, Frank O'Hara's "Lunch Poems" have the feel of playing hooky: of roaming from museums to Central Park and sneaking into cinemas. Choreographer Mark Morris, poets Terrance Hayes, Robert Pinsky, Todd Colby, and Eileen Myles, and musical duo Rachael...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: New, Elisa (Director, Screenwriter)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service, 2024.
Subjects:
O'Hara, Frank, > 1926-1966 > Criticism and interpretation.
American poetry.
New York (N.Y.) > Poetry.
Poésie américaine.
Documentary television programs.
Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:A portal into 1950s New York City, Frank O'Hara's "Lunch Poems" have the feel of playing hooky: of roaming from museums to Central Park and sneaking into cinemas. Choreographer Mark Morris, poets Terrance Hayes, Robert Pinsky, Todd Colby, and Eileen Myles, and musical duo Rachael and Vilray join host Elisa New to read "Steps," O'Hara's ode to NYC art and dance.
Item Description:"With Elisa New".
Physical Description:1 online resource (26 minutes)
Playing Time:00:25:50