Mary Oliver Film Scores 94%

Sasha Waters, known for her thoughtful direction, has created a documentary that delves into the life of Mary Oliver, a poet whose work has resonated with people across the globe. The film features a range of notable figures, including Stephen Colbert, Oprah Winfrey, and John Waters, and is rooted in Oliver's own language and the landscapes that shaped her writing.

The documentary, titled Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, is a 91-minute film that explores Oliver's life, from her lonely childhood to her literary fame. The film is a love story that holds Oliver's writing at its heart, featuring excerpts from her prose, essays, and rare interviews. With its dazzling visual imagery and abundant archival photographs and films, the documentary captures the uniqueness of Oliver's world and the natural beauty that inspired her.

The film will be screened at the Electric Palace Hastings in Hastings on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Tickets and details are available with the button beside this article. The documentary has received widespread critical acclaim, with a score of 82 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating "universal acclaim".