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The Poets

(The Poets)
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Original Title : The Poets
Time : 100 Min
Genre : Documentary
Project Type : Movie
Year of release : 2017
Director : Chivas DeVinck
Writer : No data available
Producer : Chivas DeVinck
Project State : completed
Origin Country/Region : United States
Original Language : English
About : THE POETS is a documentary that follows two acclaimed West African poets, and lifelong friends, Syl Cheney-Coker and Niyi Osundare as they travel through their home countries of Sierra Leone and Nigeria to explore what has shaped their art...See moreTHE POETS is a documentary that follows two acclaimed West African poets, and lifelong friends, Syl Cheney-Coker and Niyi Osundare as they travel through their home countries of Sierra Leone and Nigeria to explore what has shaped their art. As the film unfurls, they find answers all around them; in the stunning landscapes, the culture, the history, political strife, terrible tragedies, their family homes, and their friendship. Weaved with the poetry of Cheney-Coker and Osundare, The Poets is an exploration of how art is shaped by life experiences, and of the power and urgency of art in the face of political adversity. See less Read more: Plot summary

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