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2017100 minGdocumentary

The Poets

2017100 minGdocumentary

Two acclaimed West African poets travel through Sierra Leone and Nigeria, reflecting on their art shaped by culture, history, and personal experiences.

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Two acclaimed West African poets travel through Sierra Leone and Nigeria, reflecting on their art shaped by culture, history, and personal experiences.

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Chivas DeVinckdirector

Syl Cheney-Cokercast

Niyi Osundarecast

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Syl Cheney-Coker and Niyi Osundare travel through Sierra Leone and Nigeria, reflecting on their lives as poets. They visit their family homes and engage with the rich culture and history of their countries. The film intertwines their poetry with scenes of political strife and personal tragedy. It reveals how their experiences shape their art and the role of poetry in addressing adversity. "The Poets" runs for 100 minutes and was released in 2017.

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