# Where to watch A Poet from the Lower East Side (1997) in the UK

> A Poet from the Lower East Side (1997) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1997  
**Runtime:** 96 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T22:53:44.714Z)  

## Synopsis

Filmmaker Gyula Gazdag's fascinating documentary follows Hungarian poet, playwright and activist István Eörsi on a trip to the streets of New York to visit his friend and contemporary, the iconic beat poet Allen Ginsberg. Shot just two years before Ginsberg's death, the film follows the two friends as they share poetry and laughs, wandering the streets of the Lower East Manhattan, musing about the past and contemplating the future.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch A Poet from the Lower East Side in the UK?**

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## Sources

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