Al Young Compares Film and Literature
The New School - The New School
The New School Writing Program and Cave Canem Foundation, sponsors an evening of conversation and poetry with Ishmael Reed and Al Young.After a brief reading, the poets engage in a lively dialogue about the historical and cultural influences on their work moderated by poet LaTasha Diggs.The program is the 15th in a Legacy Conversation series exploring the lives and work of distinguished Black poets and scholars. Previous conversations have showcased such influential figures as Rita Dove and Derek Walcott.It is supported, in part, by the New York Community Trust, Lila Wallace Theater Fund; and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs - The New School