Luther Metke at 94

Overview

Portrait of Luther Metke, a Spanish American War veteran, poet, philosopher, and log-cabin maker, aged 94 at the time of filming. In voice over narration drawn from interviews, Metke recites his own poetry and talks about his life and his philosophy. Includes footage of Metke building a six-sided cabin, being interviewed by a local TV news station, and visiting with his family. Oscar nominated documentary short in 1980.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1980

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Spanish

Cast

Luther Metke

Director

Jorge Prelorán

Producer

Richard Hawkins

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0081091