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Beyond Mr. Smith (2018) Online
Original Title :
Beyond Mr. Smith
Genre :
Movie / Documentary / Short / Biography
Year :
2018
Directror :
Peter Fitzgerald
Cast :
Jack Grapes,Jim Krusoe,George Drury Smith
Type :
Movie
Time :
31min
Rating :
6.9/10

The father of L.A.'s alternative poetry scene and literary maverick George Drury Smith, recounts his 92-year odyssey; from being gay in the 1940's; establishing L.A.'s avant-garde writing ... See full summary

Beyond Mr. Smith (2018) Online

The father of L.A.'s alternative poetry scene and literary maverick George Drury Smith, recounts his 92-year odyssey; from being gay in the 1940's; establishing L.A.'s avant-garde writing center Beyond Baroque in 1968; and his battle with alcoholism in the wake of his lover's death due to AIDS. Shot mostly in 2011, the film reveals the difficulties Mr. Smith faced before publishing his first book at age 87, and the life affirming philosophy that keeps him vital at 92.
Credited cast:
Jack Grapes Jack Grapes - Himself
Jim Krusoe Jim Krusoe - Himself
George Drury Smith George Drury Smith - Himself