CinemaOSMovie · 2017 · 0h 6m

We Real Cool

DocumentaryAnimation

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.”

Directed byDrew Dir, Sarah Fornace

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Status: Released
Runtime: 0h 6m
Language: EN
Released: November 17, 2017

Studios

Manual CinemaCrescendo LiteraryPoetry Foundation

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited

Starring

Gwendolyn Brooks

Herself

Creative team

Directed by: Drew Dir
Sarah Fornace
Written by: Eve Ewing
Nate Marshall

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