Robert Frost: A Lover's Quarrel with the World
The acclaimed poet is examined in this film completed just prior to his death at age 88, with his speaking engagements at Amherst and Sarah Lawrence Colleges intercut with studies of his work, as well as with scenes of his life in rural Vermont and personal reminiscences about his career. He is also seen receiving an award from President Kennedy and touring an aircraft carrier. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with UCLA Film & Television Archive in 2006.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1963 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Shirley Clarke |
| Runtime | 51 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (9 votes) |
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The film constructs an intimate portrait by contrasting Frost's commanding college readings with quiet moments at his Vermont farm. It relies on the poet's own voice and verses to explore the tension between his public persona and private reflections.
What lingers after the final frame is the profound sense of a mind still wrestling with the world's beauty and sorrow, making the legendary figure feel palpably present. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Shirley Clarke
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Best viewed attentively, allowing the rhythm of the poetry to settle.
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