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In Search of Walt Whitman

In Search of Walt Whitman

This engaging film tells the story of Walt Whitman’s remarkable life (1819-1892), the turbulent era in which he lived, and the timeless poetry he created. Interweaving narration and dramatic readings with captivating period music, insights from scholars, and photography filmed in key locations, this documentary brings to life Whitman’s unique character and poems.

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Part Two: The Civil War and Beyond (1861-1892)

Part Two: The Civil War and Beyond (1861-1892)

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Whitman moves to Washington to care for Civil War soldiers but grows disillusioned. (1h 29m 20s)

Part One: The Early Years (1819-1860)

Part One: The Early Years (1819-1860)

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Walt Whitman rises from a hardscrabble boyhood to write Leaves of Grass in 1855. (1h 27m 35s)

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