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. This documentary brings to life many of Whitman's most famous poems.
20201 season
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Season 1
2 episodes
1. Part One: The Early Years (1819 – 1860)Walt Whitman rose from a hardscrabble boyhood in Long Island and Brooklyn to write “Leaves of Grass” in 1855, which revolutionized poetry. This film brings to life many of Whitman’s most famous poems.CCMay 3, 2020
2. Part Two: The Civil War and Beyond (1861-1892)The poet moves to Washington to care for injured Civil War soldiers but is disillusioned by the Gilded Age after the war. He recovers from a debilitating stroke to live out his days in Camden NJ, where he continues to write poetry.CCMay 10, 2020
In Search of Walt Whitman
20201 season2 episodesReturning Series
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. This documentary brings to life many of Whitman's most famous poems.
