Ladies and Gentlemen... Mr. Leonard Cohen
1965
44 min
Coming soon
This informal black-and-white portrait of Leonard Cohen shows him at age 30 on a visit to his hometown of Montreal, where the poet, novelist and songwriter comes "to renew his neurotic affiliations." He reads his poetry to an enthusiastic crowd, strolls the streets of the city, relaxes in this three-dollar-a-night hotel room and even takes a bath.
Details
This informal black-and-white portrait of Leonard Cohen shows him at age 30 on a visit to his hometown of Montreal, where the poet, novelist and songwriter comes "to renew his neurotic affiliations." He reads his poetry to an enthusiastic crowd, strolls the streets of the city, relaxes in this three-dollar-a-night hotel room and even takes a bath.
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writerDonald Brittain
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designerDonald Brittain
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directorDonald BrittainDon Owen
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film editorBarrie Howells
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photographyPaul LeachLaval FortierRoger Racine
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location soundRoger HartBarry Ferguson
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musicDonald Douglas
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sound editingMarguerite Payette
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sound re-recordingRon AlexanderRoger Lamoureux
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producerJohn Kemeny
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narratorMichael Kane
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Diversity - Diversity in Communities
English Language Arts - Poetry
Geography - Territory: Urban
Health/Personal Development - Healthy Relationships
Study the work of Cohen and draw connections between his life and his poetry. Encourage students to describe their own writing process. Start a poetry workshop and have students record their thoughts on the subjects and techniques used. Find aspects of local culture that might inspire students (fairs, concerts, art galleries, car shows, theatre or movies) and visit them if possible. Students can take photos/notes and later attempt to turn their experiences into poetry. How do these experiences affect their writing?
