Walt Whitman rose from a hardscrabble boyhood in Long Island and Brooklyn to write “Leaves of Grass” in 1855, which revolutionized poetry. This film brings to life many of Whitman’s most famous poems.

Episode 1 "Part One: The Early Years (1819 – 1860) "

The poet moves to Washington to care for injured Civil War soldiers but is disillusioned by the Gilded Age after the war. He recovers from a debilitating stroke to live out his days in Camden NJ, where he continues to write poetry.

Episode 2 "Part Two: The Civil War and Beyond (1861-1892)"

This engaging film tells the story of Walt Whitman’s remarkable life (1819-1892), the turbulent era in which he lived, and the timeless poetry he created. This documentary brings to life many of Whitman's most famous poems.

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Episode 1 "Part One: The Early Years (1819 – 1860) "

Episode 2 "Part Two: The Civil War and Beyond (1861-1892)"