Wholly Communion 1

is a short documentary film made in 1965 by British filmmaker Peter Whitehead. It was filmed at the Royal Albert Hall, London, and documents a poetry event held on 11 June 1965 called the International Poetry Incarnation. It features poetry readings by Beat poets from the UK and U.S., including Allen Ginsberg, Michael Horovitz, Adrian Mitchell, Gregory Corso, Lawrence Ferlinghetti.

[@patrickmonk3812]

The last happening I attended in the land of my birth before leaving those hallowed shores never to return. What a long strangely wonderful trip it continues to be. I'm now married to Gregory's ex-wife Lisa B. May the circles be unbroken.

[@patrickmonk3812]

Morris Seifert We all have our faults and foibles, but you are speaking from a position of ignorance.

[@harrylampton]

You were there? That is very cool; I'm envious.

[@julesthemadman]

Wish I could have been there in person. This however is the next best thing....

[@marcbuehre7660]

I'm Looking for a copy of this in NTSC . Can Anyone help me out there ?

[@barefootfrolick]

is it supposed to be colorized with the purple?

[@jaapblonk]

Hey, you forgot to mention the fabulous Ernst Jandl from Austria. He was the star of the whole show!

[@soundgardener4940]

Is someone singing about Maitreya in the beginning, before the spook-fakes commence squeaking?