The Power of the Word
with Bill Moyers
PBS
8 Hours
1994
This series welcomes viewers into the experience of poetry, helping them to discover that words retain the power to name things honestly, to touch the human spirit, and to enrich life.
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Emmy Award
“One of the most enthralling, exciting – and yes, even sexy – hours I’ve seen in a long time.”
– Daily News
“Pierces the veneer of the seemingly arcane and serves up a feast that is delicious.”
– Christian Science Monitor