English File | Roots And Water 2: Poetry from other cultures and traditions

Duration: 29'05''

Synopsis

Interviews with various poets about their cultural backgrounds. Featuring Sujata Bhat, born in India; Fiona Farrell from New Zealand and Kamau Brathwaite, from Barbados.

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