Heart of a Poet is a documentary ‘television series in 13 verses’, with each episode profiling the life, inspiration and performances of a working Canadian poet.

Each week, the series throws a spotlight on an individual poet, from established award-winners including George Elliott Clarke, Christian Bök, Lillian Allen and bill bissett to rising literary stars Shane Koyczan and Motion.

Heart of a Poet introduces the featured artists and their writing through interviews, spontaneous recitations in and around their communities, readings at various locations in Toronto, and the many experiences both large and small that fill their days and help shape their poems.

The series Executive Producer is Maureen Judge of makin‘ movies inc. and series host is spoken word poet Andrea Thompson. It's a hip show that takes viewers inside the poetry community, in all its various forms, alternate incarnations and unfettered diversity.

Heart of a Poet is produced by Heart of a Poet Productions in association with Access Media Group's BookTelevision, ACCESS and CLT; and Bravo! Canada, a division of CHUM Limited. Produced with the assistance of CTF, the Canadian Film or Video Tax Credit and with the assistance of the Government of Ontario - The Ontario Film & Television Tax Credit.








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