Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World

Thursday, August 27, 2026•2:00 PM

Celebrated bestseller, Pulitzer Prize winner, and America’s unlikely contemporary mystic, Mary Oliver's life was shaped by devotion to nature, paying attention, and the long journey toward learning to love and to be loved. This documentary considers the poet’s long lifetime of work in context, featuring interviews with close friends and recitations of her work by Stephen Colbert, Lucy Dacus, Steve Buscemi, and Oprah Winfrey.

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This historical venue serves as a local hub for the arts, blending classic cinema screenings with modern local film festivals and live performances. It functions as a specialized space designed to highlight independent and locally produced content.story_potoo

122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511

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