Walt Whitman: Facing West

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Published 2020-10-22

A cinematic setting of poems by Walt Whitman that span his whole life's work, with the poet's Long Island native "personator" Darrel Blaine Ford manifesting and reciting "Song of Myself," "There Was a Child Went Forth," "Give Me the Splendid Silent Sun" and "Facing West From California's Shores." Captured by filmmaker H. Paul Moon at the poet's birthplace, the Long Island shore, Manhattan (in large-format 6k resolution), and where West meets East.

Music composed by Frank Horvat, performed by Mivos Quartet
Improvisations by Tyler J. Borden (cello) and Agustin Grasso (snare drum)
Featuring Darrel Blaine Ford and introducing Adalie Morales
Filmed and edited by H. Paul Moon | zenviolence.com/

To see more films on Walt Whitman's life and work, visit: whitmanonfilm.com/
For more information about his birthplace and foundation, visit: waltwhitman.org/

All Comments (5)

@danmonges1539 3 years ago

A treat to see and hear my old hometown neighbor doing what he loves!
@frankhorvatofficial 3 years ago

It's been such a privilege to have my music as part of this marvellous production. Paul, many thanks for including me in this poignant project.
@victorialowrie1597 3 years ago

BRAVO to all who made this possible.........a fine work of Arts👏👏👏🎉
@Livingthedream333 1 year ago

Don’t feel like you’re crazy when you see the hand of GOD in everything. You’re not seeing things.