Every Child is Born a Poet

A fiery mix of documentary, drama, & spoken-word poetry, EVERY CHILD IS BORN A POET explores the life and work of Piri Thomas, the Afro-Cuban-Puerto Rican author of the classic autobiographical novel Down These Mean Streets. The film traces Thomas path from childhood to manhood in New York Citys Spanish Harlem, El Barrio, from the 1930's through the 1960s from home life during the Great Depression, to membership in barrio youth gangs, from a life of crime through six years spent in prison to his emergence as a writer.

Directed by: Jonathan Meyer Robinson

"The deeply felt resonance of "EVERY CHILD IS BORN A POET" derives from Piri Thomas' unique ability to connect with his own interior life of feelings, and then to verbalize them through his art to the rest of the world."
Jon Gartenberg

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[HateRunsDeep]

This looks very cool. Definetly will search for it. Respect on the post!