Walt Whitman
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This American Experience tells Whitman's life story, from his working-class childhood in Long Island, to his years as a newspaper reporter in Brooklyn when he struggled to support his impoverished family, then to his reckless pursuit of the attention and affection he craved for his work, to his death in 1892.
Walt Whitman is a 2008 American Experience documentary that traces the life of the iconic American poet from his working-class roots on Long Island through his career as a Brooklyn newspaper reporter and his evolution into one of America's most celebrated literary figures. The film explores Whitman's personal struggles, ambitions, and the experiences that shaped his groundbreaking poetry before his death in 1892.
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When was Walt Whitman released?
Walt Whitman was released on April 14, 2008.
Where can I watch Walt Whitman?
As an American Experience documentary, it is available through PBS and may be streamed on PBS.org or PBS-affiliated platforms.
What does the documentary cover?
The film covers Whitman's journey from his impoverished childhood in Long Island and work as a Brooklyn newspaper reporter to his pursuit of literary recognition and his death in 1892.
Is this a feature film or television program?
Walt Whitman is a documentary television program part of the American Experience series, not a theatrical feature film.
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