Hallelujah, Leonard Cohen!
Week 2 | Tu, W, Th | Hultquist 101 | Ages 14+
We explore the life, times and fascinating works of enigmatic poet/songwriter Leonard Cohen, from the '60s to today. Rare footage and lyrical analysis help us unravel the mysteries behind some of his most famous songs — including "Hallelujah," one of the most beloved (and least understood) songs of the last 50 years. What does it really mean? We'll see how the many cover versions of this darkly mysterious song — all with different lyrics — unveil the themes that permeate his works, especially his intermingling of religion and sexuality.
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Philip Lerman
PHILIP LERMAN is a writer/producer from Washington DC. He produced "America's Most Wanted" on Fox and "Made in Spain" on PBS, and was national editor of USA TODAY. Lerman wrote "Where Have All The Flowers Gone," about the Woodstock Generation, and lectured in Chautauqua in 2008 about his book "Dadditude."
