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Scattered Remains

Directed by James Broughton & Joel Singer1988USA14 mins

This is a cinematic performance piece enlivened by its experiments in poetic speech and poetic vision. Joel Singer creates a multi-faceted portrait of poet James Broughton acting out his verses in unlikely situations and surprising camera inventions. In the course of this divertissement the poet probes the puzzlements of mortality, destiny and the magic of language.

'Scattered Remains' is screening in:

James Broughton: 75th Anniversary Tribute

The San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival pays special tribute to James Broughton — a leading poet, author, and filmmaker for over forty years.

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Director
James Broughton & Joel Singer
Year
1988
Country
USA
Running Time
14 mins
Language
English
Cast/Participants
William Colvig, Lou Harrison, Jeff Wash, James Broughton