We Real Cool

We Real Cool 2017 Directed by Sarah Fornace , Drew Dir

Using simple, illuminative paper-cut puppetry, this enchanting video imagines the moment of witness that inspired Gwendolyn Brooks to write her landmark poem, “We Real Cool.”

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gneres Animation , Documentary

Production Companies Manual Cinema , Crescendo Literary , Poetry Foundation

Release Date 17 November 2017

6 mins