Leonard Cohen. Leonard Cohen's Lonesome Heroes

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Although it can be difficult to detect the influences in the work of Leonard Cohen, he was informed by a far-reaching list of musicians, writers, poets, and philosophies. In "Leonard Cohen's Lonesome Heroes," the scope and detail of his artistic inspirations are put under the microscope. Cohen's first love was poetry, and in the works of fellow Canadian Irving Layton and the Spanish bard Federico Garcia Lorca, he found the words that moved him to create his own verse. The beat writers’ work has also lived with him throughout his career. While it may come as no surprise to find Bob Dylan and Judy Collins included in this film, Cohen’s love of country music is explored through such performers as Hank Williams and Hank Snow. Religion and spirituality have also contributed enormously to Leonard's life and music, particularly Judaism, and his more recent study of Buddhism. (118 minutes)