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Luther Metke at 94

Luther Metke at 94

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1980

Runtime

0h 27m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

63%

Original Title

Luther Metke at 94

Director

Jorge Prelorán

Description

Portrait of Luther Metke, a Spanish American War veteran, poet, philosopher, and log-cabin maker, aged 94 at the time of filming. In voice over narration drawn from interviews, Metke recites his own poetry and talks about his life and his philosophy. Includes footage of Metke building a six-sided cabin, being interviewed by a local TV news station, and visiting with his family. Oscar nominated documentary short in 1980.