Louis Zukofsky

Alternative Title:
Jay Anania on Louis Zukofsky

Copyright Date:
1980?

Copyright Holder:
Copyright holder is unidentified.

Artist:
Anania, Jay

Extent:
1 videoreel of 1 (ca. 21 1/2 min.) : sd., col. ; 2 in.
1 videoreel of 1 (ca. 21 1/2 min.) : sd., col. ; 2 in.
1 videocassette of 1 (Betacam SP) (ca. 21 1/2 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
1 videocassette of 1 (VHS) (ca. 21 1/2 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
1 videocassette of 1 (ca. 21 1/2 min.) : sd., col. ; 3/4 in.

Background:
This was acquired as part of the "Artists on Artists" project and broadcast as part of "Artist's Showcase."

Scope:
The VHS screening copy of this work drops off abruptly, with no credit information. Two 2" masters, a Betacam SP preservation master, and VHS and 3/4" screening copies exist. This work also appears on "Artists on Artists" compilation tapes.

Jay Anania's "Louis Zukofsky" is a portrait of the poet and his work. The film opens with a reading accompanied by words as pictures. The poem seems a mix of English and Latin words. Zukofsky's wife, the composer Celia Thaew, appears. She and a singer perform an original composition, which features one of Zukofsky's poems set to music.

Subjects:
Poetry
Music

Zukofsky, Louis
Thaew, Celia


Genre:
Documentaries and factual works

See Also:
Artists on Artists, Compilation Tapes

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