A Late Style of Fire

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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
93 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
93 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Oct 15, 2016
Season
2016
Average Score
50%
Mean Score
50%
Ratings
1
Popularity
1
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

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Description

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.

Immersion

Japanese

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Staff

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