Luther Metke at 94
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content: Preloran, Jorge, 1933-2009
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content: Jorge Prelorán films
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content: Jorge Prelorán films / Series 1: Completed Films and Videos / 1.1: Films directed by Prelorán
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content: Human Studies Film Archives
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content: Documentary film co-directed by Steve Raymen presents a 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. Historical and family photographs illustrate events from Metke's past. Film was shot in 1977 and 1978 in Camp Sherman, Cascade Mountains, Oregon, and released in 1979. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) in 1980.