CINEMA @ THE LOUNGE
Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World considers the poet’s long lifetime of work in context, capturing the uniqueness of her world and the natural beauty that inspired her. Featuring interviews with her close friends, including John Waters; never-before-seen personal photos, notebooks, and correspondence from her archive; and recitations of her work by Stephen Colbert, Lucy Dacus, Steve Buscemi, and Oprah Winfrey. Directed by Sasha Waters.
An entertaining bio-doc that puts due emphasis on Oliver’s writing, in all its elegant and empathetic simplicity….makes an affecting case for her work and gives us a vivid look at her world. -Wall Street Journal
Waters’s film seeks to explain why Oliver’s poetry means so much to so many people… making space for audiences to have their own experiences with her poems. -New York Times
I am moved by its soft nature that mirrors Oliver’s practice and mind. -RogerEbert.com
This film screens at The Lounge.
NR, 91min
