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Cowboy Poets

Cowboy Poets

Apr 07, 1988 · 53m

Rated 10 out of 10

Director

Kim Shelton

Overview

American cowboys have been writing poetry for over a century. This little-known literary tradition both belies the macho image of the Western heroes and serves as an imaginative form of oral history. Cowboy Poets travels to the big sky country of Nevada, Montana, and Arizona to explore the tradition and to introduce three working cowboys, and the poetry they write about the lifestyle and land they love: Waddie Mitchell, Slim Kite, and Wally McRae.

Cast of Cowboy Poets

About Cowboy Poets

What is Cowboy Poets about?

American cowboys have been writing poetry for over a century. This little-known literary tradition both belies the macho image of the Western heroes and serves as an imaginative form of oral history. Cowboy Poets travels to the big sky country of Nevada, Montana, and Arizona to explore the tradition and to introduce three working cowboys, and the poetry they write about the lifestyle and land…

When was Cowboy Poets released?

Cowboy Poets was released on April 7, 1988.

How long is Cowboy Poets?

Cowboy Poets runs 53 minutes.

Who directed Cowboy Poets?

Cowboy Poets was directed by Kim Shelton.

Who is in the cast of Cowboy Poets?

The cast of Cowboy Poets includes Waddie Mitchell, Slim Kite and Wally McRae.

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