Join the dynamic duo of Andrews, Andrew Rimby and our featured guest, Andrew Kaplan the director and producer of the recent Walt Whitman documentary, In Search of Walt Whitman. They discuss the power of music in his documentary, how he approached Whitman's themes on the body and sex, and why it's so important to visit places that the author experienced.
Watch the video version of this interview and become a Patreon subscriber: https://www.patreon.com/posts/63143929
Follow him on Twitter and Instagram, @akaplan41.
Watch In Search of Walt Whitman on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/search-walt-whitman/
Film Description: 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.
Remember you can also access it on Hoopla via your public library: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/14492587
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Many thanks to the Ivory Tower Boiler Room podcast team:
Andrew Rimby, Executive Director; Mary DiPipi, Chief Contributor; Ceren Usta, Marketing Director
Podcast Interns: Nicole Arguello and Kimberly Dallas
Thanks to Anne Sophie Andersen and Meghan Ames for our theme song, "Loverman."
