Shadow Maker: Gwendolyn MacEwen, Poet
Originally released in 1999. Shadow Maker: Gwendolyn MacEwen, Poet is a documentary film. directed by Brenda Longfellow. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gwendolyn MacEwen, Margaret Atwood, and Michael Ondaatje
Synopsis
"Michael Ondaatje called Gwendolyn MacEwen 'the last of the bardic poets'. In the early 60s, she astonished the nascent beat scene at Toronto's Bohemian Embassy with her exotic looks and her accomplished writing style. During her lifetime MacEwen travelled to Greece and Egpyt, married twice, wrote novels, translated Greek verse, took lovers and wrote radio scripts. Above all, she wrote luminous poetry, some of which is sensitively visualized in this thoughtful, pensive work which features insights from Margaret Atwood, Judith Merrill and Rosemary Sullivan." -- Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Maker: Gwendolyn MacEwen, Poet about?
"Michael Ondaatje called Gwendolyn MacEwen 'the last of the bardic poets'. In the early 60s, she astonished the nascent beat scene at Toronto's Bohemian Embassy with her exotic looks and her accomp...
Who directed Shadow Maker: Gwendolyn MacEwen, Poet?
Shadow Maker: Gwendolyn MacEwen, Poet was directed by Brenda Longfellow.
How long is Shadow Maker: Gwendolyn MacEwen, Poet?
Shadow Maker: Gwendolyn MacEwen, Poet has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Shadow Maker: Gwendolyn MacEwen, Poet released?
Shadow Maker: Gwendolyn MacEwen, Poet was released on May 5, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shadow Maker: Gwendolyn MacEwen, Poet?
The main cast of Shadow Maker: Gwendolyn MacEwen, Poet includes Gwendolyn MacEwen, Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje.