Furious Flower II (series) The Black Poetic Tradition (series 2 of 3)

3 episodes, 2005, US

Executive Producer: Joanne Gabbin, Producer: Judith McCray, Associate Producer: Elizabeth Haworth, Editor: John Hodges, Sponsor: Furious Flower Poetry Center, James Madison University, Photos: JMU Photography Services, Lynda Koolish, in three video folumes, 180 minutes total

Furious Flower II: The Black Poetic Tradition (series 2 of 3) (series)

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Furious Flower II is also available as part of the 3 series compilation Furious Flower: The Complete Edition

This 3-part volume provides the definitive teaching tool for exploring the traditions and variations of Black poetry in 2004. Providing a more focused, ambitious approach than its 1998 predecessor, Furious Flower II presents outstanding critical scholarship on Black contemporary poetry's origins and trends, its conflicts and consonances. Throughout, notable authors share insights and offer inspiration to fledgling poets about the creative process, and about daily life as a published writer.

Interspersed with these critical conversations are impassioned readings of the most representative poems of each poet. Viewers can watch as one of America's most exciting cultural movements evolves before their eyes and ears.

Video Volume One - Roots and First Fruits (60 min)
discusses the major influences shaping the creative origins, poetic voice and stylistic approach of these poets. Significant influences include regional language, historic context, geographic location, personal passions and political commitment. Featuring

Houston A. Baker, Jr.
Nikky Finney
Askia Touré
Rita Dove
Major Jackson
Lucille Clifton

Video Volume Two - Cross-pollination in the Diaspora (60 min)
reflects upon the reciprocal influence between Black American poets and writers from the rest of the African literary Diaspora. Featuring:

Velma Pollard
Kwame Dawes
Brenda Marie Osbey
Haki Madhubuti
Elizabeth Alexander
Yusef Komunyakaa

Video Volume Three - Blooming in the Whirlwind (60 min)
ocates Black poets within their historic moment and contextualizes them within relevant political movements - Civil Rights, Black Nationalism, post-colonialism and multiculturalism. Featuring:

Amiri Baraka
Marilyn Nelson
Sharan Strange
Kevin Young
Cornelius Eady
Tony Medina
Sonia Sanchez

"The time cracks into furious flower
Lifts its face all unashamed
And sways in wicked grace..."
"This is the urgency: Live!
and have your blooming in the noise of the whirlwind."
Gwendolyn Brooks, The Second Sermon on the Warpland

"Black poetry chronicles the many journeys of Africans in America, shedding light on the complexity and humanity of us all. Furious Flower II does tremendously important work introducing African American poets to students, educators, poetry lovers and Black Studies enthusiasts everywhere."
Toi Derricotte, University of Pittsburgh, Founder, Cave Canem

"With the voices of African American elder poets intertwining with younger ones, Furious Flower II provides a richness of historical, intellectual, and creative commentary that can enhance the dynamics of any classroom. Furious Flower II makes abundantly clear that the river of African American poetry flows ever onward."
Trudier Harris, Sitterson Professor, UNC Chapel Hill

"This essential series captures the fearless humanism of the 20th , century masters and the transformative emergence of new millennium Black poetry."
Clyde Taylor, New York University

"The interviews and conversations in Furious Flower II and the clips of poets reading their work give viewers a valuable sense of how these poets approach the making of poetry. This series, an ambitious and admirable effort, will be most valuable to educators and students alike."
Tree Swenson, Academy of American Poets

"... a priceless "mapping of the geography of the soul" of the Black poetic movement and the individuals who created it, who maintain it, and who work toward its continuance."
African American Review

"Furious Flower II is devoted to raising awareness of the contributions of African American poets to American cultural life...Students of poetry will appreciate these poets'dedication to their craft. Recommended"
Video Librarian

"Furious Flower II would be a good addition to any public or academic library collection. Highly Recommended."
Educational Media Reviews Online

Furious Flower II: Volume 1 - Roots and First Fruits