A Place of Truth

21-year old Abi Mott travels from city to city earning her living as a street poet in award-winning doc. Now on iTunes and Amazon Prime.

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“A poem can be made of common household ingredients. It fits on a single page yet it can fill a world and fits in the pocket of your heart.” - Lawrence Ferlinghetti, “What Is Poetry?”

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@RexChapman Brilliant!

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In her reading of her poem "Never Leaving", Abi Mott's words resonate with anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak. #travel #neworleans #poetry

Abi is the protagonist in award-winning documentary film "A Place of Truth" available here: https://t.co/8Bz6IMlNVo

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According to street poet Heath Stevens, travelling is one of the best ways to grow and find one's place of truth. #travel #neworleans #poet

Abi is the protagonist in Barrett Rudich's award-winning documentary film "A Place of Truth" available here: https://t.co/8Bz6IM4cwO

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As a street poet who deals in immediacy and resonance, Abi Mott makes quick connections with others. #neworleans #travel #typewriter #poetry

Abi is the protagonist in Barrett Rudich's award-winning documentary film "A Place of Truth" available here: https://t.co/8Bz6IMlNVo

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It's customary in couch surfing culture to give back to the hosts and for Street Poet Abi Mott, her hosts receive personal poems. #neworleans #streetart #poets

Abi is the protagonist in award-winning documentary film "A Place of Truth" available here: https://t.co/8Bz6IMlNVo

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Abi Mott's special gift is to find love and truth in everyone, as evidenced by the love in this father's eyes while reading Abi's poem about his daughters.

Abi is the protagonist in the award-winning documentary film "A Place of Truth" available here: https://t.co/8Bz6IMlNVo

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Abi Mott's own heartbreak has given her the gift of healing others - finding their truth in the process. #sadness #nomad #nola
Abi is the protagonist in Barrett Rudich's award-winning documentary film "A Place of Truth" available here: https://t.co/8Bz6IMlNVo

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Abi Mott finds love in everything, but love can come with a sadness. #sadness #nomad #nola

Abi is the protagonist in Barrett Rudich's award-winning documentary film "A Place of Truth" available here: https://t.co/8sJmikUGpO

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Busking poets Matt Robinson and Heath Stevens have been exposed to all elements of New Orleans, including the wingnuts. #nola #travel #streetpoetry

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As Abi Mott describes in this story, the strenuous life of a street poet often requires the poet to be at the whims of the customer's subject. #poetry #abimott

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Street Poets encounter every story imaginable while busking late at night. #neworleans #nola

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Street Poet Matt Robinson shares his story of starting out as a busking Typewriter Poet. #neworleans #typewriter #poets

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Typewriter poets commiserate about their job and writing about the same topics of love and pets far too often! #neworleans #typewriter #poets

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NOLA Street Poet Heath Stevens correctly surmises that Abi's artistry developed outside the college path. #neworleans #typewriter #poets

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Upon first meeting, street poet Matt Robinson gives Abi Mott sage advice: Never loan a typewriter! #neworleans #typewriter #poets

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For poet Heath Stevens, street poetry in New Orleans provides the liberty to find truth in anyone's stories. Learn more about street poet Abi Mott, the protagonist in award-winning feature doc "A Place of Truth" at https://t.co/8Bz6IMlNVo #typewriter #poetry #neworleans #travel

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San Francisco is a touchstone for countless street poets and creatives, the city where Abi Mott and Heath Stevens found their inspirations. Learn more about street poet Abi Mott, the protagonist in award-winning feature doc "A Place of Truth" at https://t.co/8Bz6IMlNVo

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For hundreds of years, New Orleans has been one of America's liveliest cities, a haven for artists, poets, and anyone looking for fun. Learn more about street poet Abi Mott, the protagonist in award-winning feature doc "A Place of Truth" at https://t.co/8Bz6IMlNVo

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In Rome, do as Romans do. In New Orleans, drink absinthe and listen to jazz. Learn more about street poet Abi Mott, the protagonist in award-winning feature doc "A Place of Truth" at https://t.co/8Bz6IMlNVo #nomad #neworleans #jazz