Robert Lax (1915-2000) was a poet with a singular vision and style whose quest to live an authentic life as both an artist and a spiritual seeker inspired Thomas Merton, Jack Kerouac, William Maxwell and countless others. Known in the U.S. primarily as Merton’s best friend and in Europe as a daringly original avant-garde poet, Lax lived a life of simplicity, humility and grace that continues to encourage and motivate readers and followers. This film is a portrait of Robert Lax as he was to those who were fortunate to visit him during his thirty years of living on the Greek island of Patmos.
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Why Should I Buy A Bed When All That I Want Is Sleep? Cast
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Robert Lax
He was 83, 84 years old when he died
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Why Should I Buy A Bed When All That I Want Is Sleep? Crew
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Werner Penzel as Director. He was 49 (now 74) years old
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Directing |
