The Happy Poet

Camera in hand, I was almost roped into taking the official premiere pictures for this film, until the SXSW photographer finally arrived.

I was very grateful to see this as a premiere.  With the director's introduction, it was clear that he's Just That Way.  I fear without that disclaimer I'd get the impression that he was deadpanning the whole film, something that would detract from its honesty.  Fortunately he's not, and it is, and I wholly enjoyed it.  And it was never cringe-worthy!

The Happy Poet
2010, directed by Paul Gordon

Cast of The Happy Poet pose before the premiere

"Just remember I'm the happy Poet, motherfucker, not you."

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Liz Fisher of The Happy Poet at the Q&A