The Practice of the Wild (2010)
53 min
Profiling poet, essayist and environmental activist Gary Snyder, this documentary explores the Pulitzer Prize winner's role in bringing about many of the changes that have shaped modern American society, including the introduction of Zen Buddhism. The film consists primarily of a conversation between Snyder and fellow poet and novelist Jim Harrison as they hike the California coast. Archival footage and commentary help paint a vivid portrait.
- Release date
- May 3, 2010
- Country of origin
- Not yet available
Cast
- Jim Harrison as Self
- Gary Snyder as Self
- John J. Healey as Self
- William R. Hearst III as Self
- Lisa Neinchel as Self
- Gen Snyder as Self
Crew
- Joanne Kyger · Archive footage
- Michael McClure · Archive footage
- Jack Shoemaker · Archive footage
- Scott Slovic · Archive footage
- John J. Healey · Director
- Jim Harrison · Producer
- William R. Hearst III · Producer
- Alison Kelly · Cinematographer
- Robin Lee · Editor