Dir. Sasha Waters | Documentary | U.S.A. | 2026 | 1 hr. 31 min.

Followed by a discussion with director Sasha Waters

Bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver found meaning in her dogs, long walks, and a deep attention to the natural world. For nearly fifty years, she walked the ponds and woods of Cape Cod, writing poems that invite us to pay attention to the beauty and mystery of the world around us. Out as a gay woman, she was private about her personal life, and yet her work reached across political, philosophical, and generational divides. To this day, her poems continue to offer comfort and clarity to young readers who widely share them online. Grounded in Mary Oliver’s own words, this documentary examines her life and legacy in context, exploring how her work became beloved by millions.