Ruth Stone's Vast Library of the Female Mind

Name: Ruth Stone's Vast Library of the Female Mind
Genre: Documentary

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2021

1h 17m

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A feature length documentary about the poetry and life of Ruth Stone, who forged her art out of loss, and inspired countless others to create, from her hilltop home in the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Kathy Fennessy

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Native Vermont filmmaker Nora Jacobson pays tribute to Vermont poet and writing instructor Ruth Stone (1915-2011) in a tender, clear-eyed documentary that examines her enduring legacy as much as her eventful life.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 30, 2023

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Q.V. Hough

Vague Visages

“‘Ruth Stone’s Vast Library of the Female Mind’ is an inspiring excavation of the subject’s subconscious; a trip that shouldn’t be avoided by off-the-grid creatives.”

Jul 28, 2022

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A feature length documentary about the poetry and life of Ruth Stone, who forged her art out of loss, and inspired countless others to create, from her hilltop home in the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Director: Nora Jacobson
Producer: Nora Jacobson
Production Co: Off the Grid Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 21, 2022
Runtime: 1h 17m

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