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A series of in-depth conversations with Poet Laureate Rita Dove—conducted and recorded by Eduardo Montes-Bradley between September 2012, and October 2013. The film explores the poet's life, exposing fundamental facts of Dove's childhood and formative years growing up in Akron, Ohio in the 1950s and during the turbulent 1960s, supplemented by selections from hundreds of still images and several hours of home movies from the Dove family's collection.
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Questions about Rita Dove: An American Poet
How long is Rita Dove: An American Poet?
Rita Dove: An American Poet has a runtime of 48m ( and 48 minutes).
Who directed Rita Dove: An American Poet?
Rita Dove: An American Poet was directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley and released in 2014.
What genre is Rita Dove: An American Poet?
Rita Dove: An American Poet is a Documentary film (2014).
Who stars in Rita Dove: An American Poet?
The cast of Rita Dove: An American Poet includes Rita Dove.
