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Richard, an English literature major and would-be poet in his early twenties, is entranced by Selena, a talented young poet. But when she criticizes his poetry and rejects him romantically, Richard falls into the arms of Mary Jo. Richard gains a wife and child, but relinquishes his dream of becoming a poet. Years later, a chance encounter with Selena pushes Richard’s marriage to its inevitable demise. And still later, news of Selena’s premature death galvanizes Richard into the fevered work that will become a celebration of Selena’s life and poetry. A dramatic anthology series of six half-hour episodes based on the short stories of Margaret Atwood. The title Betty is in Competition, Short programs.

Canada - 2003 - 24 mn - 16 mm - Colour

Director Norma Bailey Script David Young based on Margaret Atwood Camera Gerald Packer Sound Fred Brennan Sets Craig Sandells Editing George Roulston Music Randolph Peters Cast Christian Campbell, Brigitte Bako, Sarah Constible

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