...gave the piece a name. He called it "Ballet for Martha." She titled it the day of the show, borrowing the name of a Hart Crane poem. During his preconcert conversation, Pickett will show black-and-white DVD footage of Graham and her company's...

...Manassas, Va., resulting in a Confederate victory. In 1899, author Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, Ill. Poet Hart Crane was born in Garrettsville, Ohio. In 1925, what's called the "Monkey Trial" ended in Dayton, Tenn., with John...

...Manassas, Va., resulting in a Confederate victory. In 1899, author Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, Ill. Poet Hart Crane was born in Garrettsville, Ohio. In 1925, the so-called Monkey Trial ended in Dayton, Tenn., with John T. Scopes...

...River near Memphis, Tenn., killing more than 1,400 people, mostly Union prisoners of war. In 1932, American poet Hart Crane, 32, drowned after jumping from a steamer into the Gulf of Mexico while en route to New York. In 1947, it was "Babe...

...American-led force of Marines and mercenaries captured the city of Derna, on the shores of Tripoli. In 1932, American poet Hart Crane, 32, drowned after jumping from a steamer into the Gulf of Mexico while en route to New York. In 1967, Expo '67...

Now Playing Synopsis: James Franco writes, directs, produces, and stars in this biopic based on the life of celebrated American poet Hart Crane, and based on the book by author Paul Mariani. A man who used the English language like an artist uses a brush, Crane traveled the world in search of inspiration. But his passion burned too bright, setting the stage for a tragedy that would rob the poetry world of a vital and brilliant voice. Michael Shannon and Stacey Miller co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: James Franco, Michael Shannon, Stacey Miller, Dave Franco Movie Details Movie Review