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We Real Cool

We Real Cool

2017•6m•Documentary•Animation

Using simple, illuminative paper-cut puppetry, this enchanting video imagines the moment of witness that inspired Gwendolyn Brooks to write her landmark poem, “We Real Cool.”

Eve Ewing · Writer

Nate Marshall · Writer

Sarah Fornace · Director

Drew Dir · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime6m
LanguageEN
Release DateNov 17, 2017

Actors

Gwendolyn Brooks

Herself

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