A Late Style of Fire

A Late Style of Fire

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2016-10-15

The brilliant writing and troubled life of Californian Larry Levis came to an abrupt halt when he died at age 49. Is self-destruction required for a serious life of art? Featuring an original score by Iron and Wine and film excerpts by award-winning Spanish filmmaker Lois Patiño, this innovative documentary explores his childhood working alongside Mexican-American field hands, three marriages, friendships with America’s greatest poets, and his own words for answers.

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The brilliant writing and troubled life of Californian Larry Levis came to an abrupt halt when he died at age 49. Is self-destruction required for a serious life of art? Featuring an original score by Iron and Wine and film excerpts by award-winning Spanish filmmaker Lois Patiño, this innovative documentary explores his childhood working alongside Mexican-American field hands, three marriages, friendships with America’s greatest poets, and his own words for answers.

Released

2016-10-15

Runtime

93

Director

Michele Poulos

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

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    Philip Levine

    Philip Levine
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    David St. John

    David St. John
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    Carolyn Forché

    Carolyn Forché