Spirit to Spirit: Nikki Giovanni

Synopsis

Once crowned "The Princess of Black Poetry," the prolific and political Nikki Giovanni has become one of America's most popular poets. The film highlights the life and work of a poet whose verse appeals to everyone interested in poetry and modern American life. This lyrical and visually provocative film details the poet's coming-of-age against the background of her times: the Civil Rights struggle, Vietnam, and the Women's Movement. In this dynamic portrait, selected readings by Giovanni reveal the values and personal history which have deeply influenced her poetry. Spirit to Spirit unveils the sly wit and sharp insights of Giovanni's multi-layered work, making it a delightful introduction to this talented poet and incisive social commentator. Restored in 2022 by the Academy Film Archive and the Women’s Film Preservation Fund, with support from the Leon Levy Foundation.

Main Cast

Nikki Giovanni

Herself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 1%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Executive Producer	Perrin Ireland
Directing	Director	Mirra Bank
Camera	Director of Photography	Skip Norman
Department	Role	Name

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