What Is Poetry to You? (1980)

Cecilia Vicuña's documentary, set in post-coup Colombia, asks, "What is poetry to you?" The film examines poetry as a universal force that connects people across cultures and backgrounds. Vicuña speaks with many people: children, performers, police officers, sex workers, artists, and a scientist. These conversations show how poetry influences our lives in surprising ways—helping us change, preserving history, and inspiring change. "Poesía para todos" explores how poetry unites people from all walks of life. It encourages viewers to think about language, art, and imagination, and to consider the powerful effect poetry has on individual and shared experiences.