Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World at Speed Cinema

Join us for a beautiful cinematic journey that celebrates the life and works of the beloved poet Mary Oliver. Directed by Sasha Waters Freyer, this film captures Oliver's devotion to nature and her profound connection with the world around her.

🕒 Showtimes:

• Friday, July 31: 6 PM
• Saturday, August 1: 3 PM
• Sunday, August 2: 1 PM

🎟️ Admission: $12 | $8 for Speed and Women in Film-KY members

If poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would undoubtedly be it. A Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her enchanting verses, she spent nearly fifty years exploring the ponds and forests of Cape Cod. Her life journey—a blend of solitude, literary acclaim, and profound love for nature—serves as the backdrop for this documentary.

Featuring interviews with friends like John Waters, exclusive personal photos, notebooks, and letters from her archive, along with recitations by luminaries including Stephen Colbert, Lucy Dacus, Steve Buscemi, and Oprah Winfrey, this film highlights Oliver’s unique perspective on contemporary issues surrounding attention, presence, and our relationship with the natural world.

🌍 Location: 2035 S 3rd Street, Louisville, KY 40208

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📅 Recommended for ages 14+