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The Happy Poet

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A struggling poet (Paul Gordon) starts a vegetarian food stand.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader 07/26/2013
[Paul Gordon generates] good-natured humor through earthy characterization and precise observation of what it's like to run a small business. (His editing, which often approximates the rhythm of workaday drudgery, is clever without being cutesy.) Go to Full Review Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post 06/27/2013
It's hardly slick, but that's the selling point. The Happy Poet approaches the ups and downs of friendship, love, work and life with a disposition that is both sardonic and sunny. Go to Full Review Jesse Cataldo Slant Magazine 09/26/2010
2/4
A diffident, occasionally sly comedy that could have benefitted from a little more energy and range. Go to Full Review Prairie Miller WBAI Radio 01/29/2014
A cutting edge social satire about vegetarian pushcart power. And how work, or the lack of it, informs our lives. Along with the struggle to survive in hard times, while serving up poetic revenge subversion of the Hollywood happy ending with relish. Go to Full Review Mark R. Leeper Mark Leeper's Reviews 06/28/2013
5/10
THE HAPPY POET tells a story that could use a little more meat. Go to Full Review Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 06/06/2013
3/5
A laid-back green entrepreneur capitalizes on patience and perseverance in his quest to operate a successful organic food cart. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/19/2015 It's just smart enough to fully enjoy. It's a sweet movie. See more 06/14/2014 A unique and quirkily entertaining film. The problem is that Paul Gordon brings this realistic story to a totally unrealistically contrite "wrap-up" ending. The last ten minutes of this film almost ruin it. But, this is a film well worth watching. All of the performances are top notch -- particularly Johnny Mars' portrayal of the gentle-hearted stoner boy. See more 10/05/2013 Happy Poet seems to stretch in some scenes but if you stick with it, it's a refreshing life achievement film. See more brent t @RT06155374 09/29/2013 On a positive note, the poem "Chasm" was worth rewinding to hear a a half dozen times or so. Otherwise, a pointless, crappy movie with boring actors playing bored (and boring) roles. Cannot fathom the intelligently dearth vacuum of the minds of those rating this film in the 70% range. Huh? See more 07/22/2013 You have to watch to the very end. Best line ever. Free on Hulu. See more 04/02/2012 Loved it. Says a lot about running a small business. And life. See more Read all reviews
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Paul Gordon

Director

Paul Gordon

Bill

Jonny Mars

Donny

Chris Doubek

Curtis

Liz Fisher

Agnes

Ricardo Lerma

Actor

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Movie Info

Synopsis A struggling poet (Paul Gordon) starts a vegetarian food stand.
Director
Paul Gordon
Producer
Paul Gordon, David Hartstein
Screenwriter
Paul Gordon
Distributor
Cinema Libre Studio
Production Co
St. Chris Film
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 22, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 26, 2014
Runtime
1h 25m