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201828 minPGdocumentary

Lowell Blues

201828 minPGdocumentary

Jack Kerouac's childhood home serves as a canvas for a Film Poem that intertwines visual history, language, and jazz, reflecting his profound connection to Lowell.

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Lowell Blues

2018• 28 minPG

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Jack Kerouac's childhood home serves as a canvas for a Film Poem that intertwines visual history, language, and jazz, reflecting his profound connection to Lowell.

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Lowell, Massachusetts, serves as the backdrop for Jack Kerouac's formative years and literary inspiration. "Lowell Blues" combines visual history, language, and jazz to create a Film Poem that reflects on Kerouac's childhood home. Excerpts from his novel "Dr. Sax" illustrate how the city shaped his imagination and artistic vision. The film highlights the profound connection between place and creativity, showcasing how Kerouac's reverence for Lowell influenced his work and reshaped the narrative of his hometown.

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