Voice of the Mother: The World of Gary Snyder

"Voice of the Mother: The World of Gary Snyder" is a film documenting the life and works of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and activist Gary Snyder. Snyder is a figure who participated in the famous 1955 Six Gallery poetry reading that launched the Beat Era and the careers of Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac. Snyder, who moved to Japan in later years, has become a Zen teacher. Snyder, who was the model for the character Japhy Ryder in Jack Kerouac's best-selling novel "The Dharma Bums", discusses his life, his works, and his interest in Zen Buddhism in this film. The film provides viewers with a detailed look at the life of a key figure from the Beat Era.

The film takes viewers through various periods of Snyder's life, showcasing his passion for poetry and activism. Viewers have been moved by witnessing the key turning points in Snyder's life and his efforts to change the world.

The film was shot mainly in San Francisco and Japan.