bpNichol authored over 300 publications, including poetry, fiction, sound recordings, and comic strips, as depicted in this 60-minute documentary.
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bpNichol authored over 300 publications, including poetry, fiction, sound recordings, and comic strips, as depicted in this 60-minute documentary.
Synopsis
BpNichol, a Canadian experimental poet, left behind a diverse body of work, including over 300 publications. Directed by Brian Nash, bp: pushing the boundaries premiered at the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival. The film received an honorable mention for Best Canadian Short Film and was nominated for a Genie Award in 1999. It examines Nichol’s contributions to poetry, fiction, and other art forms.
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- Meet Canadian poet bpNichol in a unique film.
- See a portrait of experimental poetry in Canada.
- Find out about the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival.
- bp: pushing the boundaries received an honorable mention for Best Canadian Short Film.
- It was a Genie Award nominee for Best Short Documentary in 1999.
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Who directed the documentary bp: pushing the boundaries?
Brian Nash directed the documentary bp: pushing the boundaries.
When did bp: pushing the boundaries premiere?
bp: pushing the boundaries premiered at the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival.
What award was bp: pushing the boundaries nominated for?
It was a Genie Award nominee for Best Short Documentary at the 19th Genie Awards in 1999.
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