A Late Style of Fire (2016)

  • NR
  • 10/15/2016 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 33m

Overview

The brilliant writing and troubled life of Californian Larry Levis came to an abrupt halt when he died at age 49. Is self-destruction required for a serious life of art? Featuring an original score by Iron and Wine and film excerpts by award-winning Spanish filmmaker Lois Patiño, this innovative documentary explores his childhood working alongside Mexican-American field hands, three marriages, friendships with America’s greatest poets, and his own words for answers.

Michele Poulos

Director

Cast

Philip Levine's headshot

Philip Levine

David St. John's headshot

David St. John

Carolyn Forché's headshot

Carolyn Forché

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