The film "The Color of Time" is a poetic road trip through the life of poet CK Williams, blending adaptations of 11 poems from his Pulitzer Prize-winning collection. The movie takes the audience on a journey through several decades of American life, from CK's childhood in Detroit to his adult life with his wife and son in the early 1980s. As CK prepares for a reading in New York City, he reflects on his past, including his relationships with women who inspired his poetry. The film jumps back and forth between past and present, using voice-overs from CK's poems to recreate the experience of memory and explore how life's fragments can be turned into poetic expression.
The Color of Time
The film delves into the life and creative journey of renowned poet CK Williams, offering a nuanced portrayal of his remarkable artistic legacy.