The Body of a Poet: A Tribute to Audre Lorde

Overview

An imaginary biopic, THE BODY OF A POET centers on the efforts of a group of young lesbians of color to devise a fitting tribute to one of this century's great visionaries. Its genre-bending celebration of the life and work of Audre Lorde, black lesbian poet and political activist, daringly meshes diverse media conventions and techniques as it explores Lorde's trajectory from birth to death. Refreshing and visually stunning, this brave film features assured acting by a dedicated cast and a taut script comprising the work of contemporary African American lesbian poets.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 31, 1995

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Nicki Micheaux

Director

Sonali Fernando

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0112550