Heart of a Poet is a Canadian television documentary series that premiered in April 2006, created by Maureen Judge and Tina Hahn and executive produced by Maureen Judge. The production is broadcast on Bravo!.
Each episode of the series profiled the life, literature, and performances of a different working Canadian poet. The poets are introduced through samples of their writing, interviews, recitals, and the observational footage of the experiences that make up their daily lives and influence their poetry.
Some of the poets featured in the series include bill bissett, Christian Bök, Marty Gervais, Lillian Allen, Shane Koyczan, Ray Hsu, and Daphne Marlatt.
| Created By | Maureen Judge | |
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| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | Heart of a Poet | |
| First Air Date | April 13, 2006 | |
| Last Air Date | July 6, 2006 | |
| Seasons | 1 | |
| Episodes | 13 | |
| Episode Runtime | 30min | |
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| Original Language | English | |
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