George Elliott Clarke on the freedom of the artist (Pt 13 of 32)
Channel: Canada's Theatre Museum
Date: 01/09/2021

Following R.H. Thompson's question, "Why poetry instead of politics?" George Elliott Clarke explains, "Because of the freedom." Watch the two debate the freedoms and limitations of the artist.

Interviewed by R.H. Thomson on May 10, 2019 in Toronto. 
Filming location courtesy of Cahoots Theatre.
Produced with the support of the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council.