![]() ![]() Ferguson is the director, videographer and editor for the documentary. “In many ways, Bigfoot and Marty is a meditation on mystery and obsession, as well as the role of faith in our lives,” Ferguson said.ĭuring his time in the MFA program, Ferguson has created four feature-length films for his thesis which includes Bigfoot and Marty. While the Great Lakes Poetry Festival is coming to an end, those interested in still attending have until April 29 to experience some of the events held including Ferguson’s documentary. That makes the entire festival so much more dynamic and flexible.” “So people from downstate, out-of-state, and out-of-country can tune in for live streams and Zoom workshops. “I hate using the word “pivot,” but, for all of the events and programs, we sort of built-in the ability to pivot to virtual formats if needed and doing things virtually allows Peter White Public Library and the festival to reach a much wider audience,” Achatz said. While many of the events are in-person, the festival was planned with COVID at the forefront which built the ability to provide virtual formats. Including Bigfoot and Marty, there are other screenings, readings, live music and poetry workshops that everyone is welcomed to and admission is free for all events. ![]() “However, right now, everything is exciting and new for everyone involved.”Īchatz said that the festival has something for everyone. “When we eventually sit down to plan next year’s festival, I’m sure we will look at what we are doing this year and make changes and adjustments,” Achatz said. Achatz said that he and Ferguson were creating something that never existed before and that it gave them a chance to define what the festival is and will be for the future. This year was the first time the festival was held. “When I meet someone who says that they don’t like poetry, my response is always the same: that’s because you haven’t encountered your poet yet, the one who speaks to you and your life.” Poet Laureate, I am always looking for ways to promote poetry, especially to people who may not really like or understand it,” Achatz said. The film features interviews and performances with Achatz, Bigfoot experts, professional mystery hunters and more.Īchatz, who plays a role in Ferguson’s documentary, is also co-planner, alongside Ferguson, in the Great Lakes Poetry Festival. Poet Laureate and “Bigfoot Poet” Marty Achatz. ![]() ![]() and virtually via Zoom on Friday, April 29 at noon.īigfoot and Marty is an experimental documentary that explores the poetry of two-time U.P. In-person screening will be held on Monday, April 25 in the Shiras Room at Peter White Public Library at 6 p.m. NMU’s MFA graduating student and English instructor, Ronnie Ferguson, will screen his new experimental documentary Bigfoot and Marty this month for the end of the Great Lakes Poetry Festival. ![]()
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