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We Real Cool

Nov 17, 2017 · 6m
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Documentary
Animation

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Using simple, illuminative paper-cut puppetry, this enchanting video imagines the moment of witness that inspired Gwendolyn Brooks to write her landmark poem, “We Real Cool.”

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CAST

Gwendolyn Brooks
Herself
Directed by Sarah Fornace

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Manual Cinema, Crescendo Literary, Poetry Foundation
Country
US

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