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The Poetry Deal: a film with Diane di Prima

The Poetry Deal: a film with Diane di Prima

An impressionistic documentary about legendary poet Diane di Prima, the most famous female poet of the Beat Generation, di Prima was named Poet Laureate of San Francisco in 2009. "The Poetry Deal: a film with Diane di Prima" is the only film exclusively about her, and it showcases her fierce, funny, and philosophical essence while featuring many archival and live poetry readings.

The Poetry Deal: a film with Diane di Prima

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Special | 27m 22s | A unique documentary bringing the work and life of poet Diane di Prima to the screen. (27m 22s)

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