Summary Poet Jack Hirshman loses his prestigious position as a professor at University of California due to his anti-war activitism. What follows is a precipitous fall from grace and a descent into homelessness marred by personal loss and tragedy. Nonetheless, he remains true to his artistic vision and builds an international following through his work. In 2006, he is named Poet Laureate in his beloved home city, San Francisco. RED POET tells the timeless story of a man's personal journey and redemption through the uncompromising pursuit of his poetry and art. View more details
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Oct 22, 1975
Countries of origin : United States Italy
Official sites : Official site
Production companies : Wild Strawberry Films
Summary Poet Jack Hirshman loses his prestigious position as a professor at University of California due to his anti-war activitism. What follows is a precipitous fall from grace and a descent into homelessness marred by personal loss and tragedy. Nonetheless, he remains true to his artistic vision and builds an international following through his work. In 2006, he is named Poet Laureate in his beloved home city, San Francisco. RED POET tells the timeless story of a man's personal journey and redemption through the uncompromising pursuit of his poetry and art. View more details
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Oct 22, 1975
Countries of origin : United States Italy
Official sites : Official site
Production companies : Wild Strawberry Films