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James Broughton

American poet and filmmaker (1913-1999) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 85

James Broughton was an American poet and poetic filmmaker. He was part of the San Francisco Renaissance, a precursor to the Beat poets. Broughton was an early bard of the Radical Faeries, as well as a member of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, serving the community as Sister Sermonetta.

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Awards

Maya Deren Award1989
Guggenheim Fellowship

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1999 · aged 85

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