Published on oct 3, 2015 the mike tyson connections 2015 entry in the edmonton international film festivals 24one contest that screened in the top ten entries. By turns elegiac and celebratory, this documentary tribute to the late, great canadian poet al purdy features readings, reminiscences and. It held its world premiere at the toronto international film festival this year as part of the. Al purdy was here is not a definitive portrait, and probably isnt meant to be.
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