Awp Offsite Event Anthology Launch: Poetry Goes To The Movies

Beyond Baroque Books's imprint, Pacific Coast Poetry Series, presents a new anthology celebrating the magic of cinema. Edited by Suzanne Lummis, Poetry Goes to the Movies invites you to experience film through a poet’s lens. The book ranges from intimate reflections on beloved classics to critical interrogations of film’s role in shaping culture. This anthology brings together 100 established and emerging poets who engage with film capturing the vast, evocative power of movies and the movie-going experience. As part of AWP 2025 in Los Angeles, our anthology launches in the heart of the film industry, providing the perfect environment for gathering poets to explore cinema’s complex relationship with art, memory, and the larger world. Featured in this groundbreaking collection are some of the most influential contemporary American poets, including D. A. Powell, Lynn Emanuel, Ed Hirsch, Martín Espada, Dorothy Barresi, John Murillo, Tim Seibles, Kim Addonizio, and A. Van Jordan. Each poet brings their unique voices to the world of cinema, creating a tapestry of reflections that span genres, histories, and emotional landscapes. Several contributors will read their texts in Beyond Baroque's Wanda Coleman Theater, including: Suzanne Lummis, Kim Dower, Harry Northup · Ron Koertge, Marilyn Robertson, Mariano Zaro, Charles Webb, Phil Taggart, Jim Cushing, Celeste Goyer, Michele Bitting, Pam Ward, Carol V. Davis, Sarah McClay, David Trinidad, Harrison Hamm, Cecilia Woloch, Alison Turner, Kim Young, Amy Gerstler, Lois P. Jones, & Lee Herrick. Enjoy a reception with refreshments and book signings after the performances. Livestream: If you can’t join us in-person the event will be livestreamed on Beyond Baroque’s YouTube channel at the scheduled time of the event. More Info below.