Inspired by Whitman
On September 17, 2022, we reconvened in Brooklyn Bridge Park for another year of Song of Myself Reading Marathon. Hear the voices of humans and sounds of the city that we missed in the past two years.
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Song of Ourselves: Cultural Activism in Whitman's New York This documentary features three Whitmaniacs who advocate for democracy, equal rights and access to culture in their professional and daily lives. This film premiered at the International Whitman Week on May 28th, 2019.
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This video documents the 16th "Song of Myself" Marathon held at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Despite the deluge, readers continued reading and celebrating Whitman's poetry and spirits.
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The 15th "Song of Myself" Marathon hosted by a Walt Whitman scholar, Karen Karbiener, took place at Granite Prospect, Brooklyn on June 9th, 2018. Readers, performers and the public gathered to celebrate the Whitman spirit. This video features memorable moments from the event, and draws attention to the "Save 99 Ryerson House" campaign which protects the last standing house built by Walt Whitman. For more information, please visit http://waltwhitmaninitiative.org/save-whitmans-ryerson-house/.
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