HERITAGE I (9 films)

Duration: 30 min

Year Published: 1956

Creator: WQED

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: Sound

Description: Titles are: ROBERT FROST—I. Robert Frost discusses with a group of high school students and adults how and why he writes poetry. Illustrates his points with readings of his own poems including 'The pasture' and 'Stopping by woods on a snowy evening.' ROBERT FROST—II. Robert Frost explains the fundamental meanings of poetry. Reads with explanatory comments 'The runaway,' 'A peck of gold,' 'West-running brook,' 'Birches,' and other poems. ROBERT FROST—III. Robert Frost discusses what the reader gets from poetry, what the poets' favorite subjects are, what the components of poetry are, and what the confusions of modern civilization have done to teen-agers. ROBERT FROST—IV. Robert Frost presents what brings him happiness in life, what he does for entertainment and what it means to write a poem. Reads and interprets from 'The gift outright,' 'The road not taken,' and 'Mending wall.' ROBERT FROST—V. Robert Frost explains why poetry should have meaning and what the meaning should be. Illustrates by reading from his poems: 'Stopping by woods on a snowy evening,' 'Never again would birds' song be the same,' 'October morn,' and others. ROBERT FROST—VI. Robert Frost discusses themes in poetry and his basic philosophy of writing. Emphasizes the idea that we learn to think metaphorically because of poetry. ROBERT FROST—VII. Robert Frost speaks informally with a group of friends about poetry, authors, and publishing. He discusses his philosophy of poetry and his ideas on religion, loyalty, world affairs, love, and science. ROBERT FROST—VIII. Robert Frost speaks informally with a group of friends about teaching poetry, the purposes of education, his philosophy of life, and his reasons for becoming a poet. He contemplates the world, criticizes it, but always with understanding. ROBERT FROST—IX. Robert Frost and Dr Jonas Salk compare and discuss science and poetry. They consider the purposes and meaning of life and the satisfaction in both fields of fulfillment.

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Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)