Name/Title
World of Light: A Portrait of May SartonDescription
Enter the world of poet and novelist May Sarton on this one-of-a-kind documentary film – a world of solitude and passion that we are privileged to see and hear first-hand. Filmed with her full cooperation, World of Light is narrated by Sarton herself, offering a complete picture of her life as a woman writer outside the mainstream. World of Light documents May Sarton in the final period of her long career, contemplating her work, her loves, and her influence on other women. In her own words you will hear May Sarton reflect on solitude (“my last great love”), how a writer can persist, the impact and unforeseen popularity of her journals, why she started to write (“to discover my feelings”), and more.Context
Filmed on location on the coast of Maine, follows this New England poetess and novelist through her day's activities as she examines her life and works. Sarton discusses her creative process, her experiences and views on solitude, aging, the woman writer, discipline, integrity, and relationships. She also reads from her poetry and novelsMotion Picture Details
Genre
DocumentaryRuntime
0:30:00Producer
Martha Wheelock and Marita Giovanni SimpsonMade/Created
Manufacturer
Ishtar FilmsNotes
Originally shot on 16mm color filmCreate Date
June 14, 2024Update Date
November 6, 2024