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The Practice of the Wild

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Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gary Snyder and fellow poet Jim Harrison commune with nature amid flora, fauna and misty mountains.

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Chuck Bowen Slant Magazine 11/15/2010
3/4
It can be exhilarating to watch as clearly intelligent/talented people hold forth on the true objects of their obsessions. Go to Full Review Ronnie Scheib Variety 11/12/2010
Unfortunately, despite Snyder's quietly commanding presence, the docu's setup, a series of staged, would-be Socratic dialogues, feels forced and artificial -- everything Snyder's poetry is not. Go to Full Review Andrew Schenker Village Voice 11/09/2010
The film's as relaxed and unhurried as a beat blissing out on some choice weed, as Zen as the brand of Buddhism that Snyder helped bring to the American consciousness. Go to Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 11/11/2010
3/5
A fascinating documentary on Gary Snyder's adventures and his importance as a sage with much wisdom to pass on to us. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/12/2010 Watch the movie with a friend, reflect on it and talk about it. It a great springboard to thinking about nature, the wild, wilderness and where we fit in. See more Read all reviews
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John J. Healey

Director

Robin Lee

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Movie Info

Synopsis Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gary Snyder and fellow poet Jim Harrison commune with nature amid flora, fauna and misty mountains.
Director
John J. Healey
Screenwriter
Robin Lee
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 17, 2016
Runtime
53m