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The Sons of Captain Poetry

1970Movie35 min

56

DecentGoodWatch score

A philosophical, slow-burning documentary movie about a real life story and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

"Canada's convention-shattering voice of poetry" (Globe and Mail). Michael Ondaatje documents the work and spirit of fellow poet bpNichol (1944-1988) Capturing the artist / writer / sound performer in "fantasy documentary", Ondaatje uncovers what made bpNichol an influence to a generation of North American and European writers.

Feels like

Poetry Documentary
Biographical Portrait
Experimental Art
Literary Exploration
Sound Poetry
Intellectual Depth
Unconventional Filmmaking
Artist's Life
Canadian Culture
Creative Process

Crew

Directed by: Michael Ondaatje

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

35 min · Documentary · English

Runtime: 35 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Sons of Captain Poetry worth watching?"

Questions about The Sons of Captain Poetry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Sons of Captain Poetry worth watching?

56

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 4.3).

Can I half-watch The Sons of Captain Poetry?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Is The Sons of Captain Poetry plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.