Rhapsody & Requiem: The Life of Robinson Jeffers (1967)

Overview

KPIX-TV documentary film from 1967, narrated by Marvin Miller, about the life and work of American poet Robinson Jeffers (1887-1962). Includes brief glimpses of Jeffers in silent, archival footage and interviews at Tor House (Carmel, California) with Melba Bennet, Donnan Jeffers, Theodore Lilienthal and Dame Judith Anderson. Also features scenes of Miller reading extracts from Jeffers poetry in voice over, whilst dramatic views of the Carmel coastline are shown. This film was written and produced by Caryl Coleman and directed by Dick Williams.

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