We Real Cool(2017)
We Real Cool Synopsis
Using simple, illuminative paper-cut puppetry, this enchanting video imagines the moment of witness that inspired Gwendolyn Brooks to write her landmark poem, “We Real Cool.”
We Real Cool (2017) is a documentary and animation film directed by Sarah Fornace, released on November 17, 2017 with a runtime of 6m. It stars Gwendolyn Brooks.
- Director:
- Sarah Fornace
- Writers:
- Eve Ewing, Nate Marshall
- Production:
- Manual Cinema, Crescendo Literary, Poetry Foundation
- Status:
- Released
We Real Cool (2017) Trailer
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We Real Cool Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Sarah Fornace, written by Eve Ewing and Nate Marshall.
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We Real Cool – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in We Real Cool?
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The main cast of We Real Cool (2017) includes Gwendolyn Brooks. The film was directed by Sarah Fornace. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was We Real Cool released?
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We Real Cool was released on November 17, 2017 and runs for 6m.
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