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Denise Levertov and Chuck Matthei discuss non-violence protests

BROADCAST: Nov. 15, 1969 | DURATION: 00:00:01

Synopsis

Denise Levertov discusses her poetry regarding non-violent protest and using Chuck Matthei's life as a non-violent draft resister for inspiration. Chuck Matthei details his experiences as a draft resister and beliefs in this movement.

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 15, 1969

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 69 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
1 second

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Poetry Vietnam War American History & Politics

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Levertov, Denise Matthei, Chuck Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Draft refusal American poetry--20th century--Interviews Hitchhiking Easy Rider (film) Non-violent protests Positive and negative encounters with police American poets Non-cooperative arrest Hunger strike in jail People's Park (Berkeley, Calif.) Milwaukee 14 Justifiable violence

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