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The Broken Tower

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:47:54 -0400

Hart Crane was one of the most important voices in American poetry - but lived a life with as much turmoil as passion. From his early life to his journeys from New York, Cuba, and Paris, Crane's story and that of the loves that defined him is told with imaginative empathy, and with a no holds barred performance - in a film as introspective, rebellious, heartbreaking, and honest as Crane himself.

The Broken Tower

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:18:51 -0400

From Focus World and director/star James Franco, the story of Hart Crane, a defining voice in 20th Century American poetry, who lived with as much passion as he did turmoil, from his early life to his journeys across the world.

The Broken Tower

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:46:29 -0400

This lyrical drama explores the life of renowned poet Hart Crane, who struggled with his homosexuality and his writing before committing suicide.

The Broken Tower

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 03:48:51 -0400

The Broken Tower

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 03:48:51 -0400

The Broken Tower

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:18:23 -0400

In a short, wild, and mostly unhappy life, Harold Hart Crane (1899-1932) became --- Hart Crane --- a major figure in 20th century American poetry whose reputation has grown with time. His life became the stuff of legend. Hart Crane left an unhappy home at the age of 17 to live in New York City and follow his dream to become a poet. Without any formal education-- he did not finish high school-- he used his inborn gifts and wide reading to quickly become important to New York's literary culture and community. Crane's life was one of excess. From late adolesence, Crane drank heavily. He spent a great deal of time in underworld sex picking up sailors in the harbors of New York, all the while trying to conceal his sexual identity from his parents. Towards the end of his life, his behavior grew increasingly violent and self-destructive. He was jailed on several occasions in New York, Paris, and Mexico. Near the end, he did have what seems to be his only heterosexual relationship with Peggy Cowley, the divorced wife of the critic and publisher, Malcolm Cowley. Crane committed suicide when he returned with Peggy Cowley from Mexico in 1932 by jumping off the deck of a ship. He was 32.

The Broken Tower: Teaser Trailer

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:49:46 -0400

Teaser trailer for The Broken Tower. A look at the dreams, unapologetic love of men , manic highs and depressive, death-haunted lows of early 20th century rebellious, self-destructive visionary poet Hart Crane from his early years as the son of a wealthy Cleveland businessman through his sojourns in New York, Cuba and Paris.

The Broken Tower

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:16:03 -0400

From Focus Features, the premiere global brand in original and daring cinema, comes FOCUS WORLD. Charged with finding the most exciting voices in international and independent film, Focus World is proud to bring you THE BROKEN TOWER, from writer / director James Franco. Hart Crane was one of the most important voices in American poetry - but lived a life with as much turmoil as passion. From his early life to his journeys from New York, Cuba, and Paris, Crane's story and that of the loves that defined him is told with imaginative empathy, and with a no holds barred performance - in a film as introspective, rebellious, heartbreaking, and honest as Crane himself.

The Broken Tower: James Franco Introduction

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:11:07 -0400

Introduced by festival Artistic Director, David Ansen, the multi-talented James Franco presents and discusses his new film Broken Tower at the Los Angeles Film Festival premiere of the film.