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London Public Library presents Al Purdy Was Here

Wolf Performance Hall

London

April 16, 2025

1:30 PM

$0.00

English

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Al Purdy Was Here

Director Brian D. Johnson
Run Time 90min
Genre Documentary
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Summary

Al Purdy, one of Canada’s most iconic poets, was as curmudgeonly as he was brilliant. This insightful documentary explores Purdy’s roguish history with interviews from fellow artists, including Margaret Atwood, Bruce Cockburn and Leonard Cohen.

Cast Jean Baird, Margaret Atwood, George Bowering

Ratings by Province or Territory

PG
Alberta
NR
British Columbia
NR
Manitoba
NR
New Brunswick
NR
Newfoundland and Labrador
NR
Nova Scotia
PG
Northwest Territories
PG
Nunavut
NR
Ontario
NR
Prince Edward Island
NR
Québec
NR
Saskatchewan
NR
Yukon

Event Primary Language

English

Event Details

Accessibility

Venue deemed accessible by event host. 2 AODA spots available towards the back of the theatre, 1 AODA spot available towards the front with access via elevator.

Address

Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas Street, London, ON, N6A 6H9
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