Mary Oliver Doc, About Beloved Poet, Begins Theatrical Run Today

Mary Oliver Doc, About Beloved Poet, Begins Theatrical Run Today

'Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World,' a documentary about the poet beloved by Oprah and Stephen Colbert, begins its theatrical run today.

‘Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World’ Review: A Portrait of America’s Favorite Poet That Reckons With Her Popularity and Her Privacy

Sasha Waters' thoughtful documentary 'Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World' is conventionally assembled but holds its share of surprises.

Film Review: Married to Amazement - "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World"

This documentary about poet Mary Oliver is a moving study of solitude, partnership, and the stubborn power of wonder.

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World begins with Stephen Colbert — one of many friends, poets and celebrities who offer effusive praise throughout the film — preparing to recite the poem “The Summer Day” as he explains that he sends this poem to his children on the first day of summer every year. He gets choked up. Asked if he needs a minute, he fully admits, “It won’t be better later.” No matter how hard he tries, he just can’t get pas…