A Place of Truth

Documentary Film

Over a Decade of Experience

A Place of Truth is a feature-length documentary film that follows Abigail’s early travels throughout the United States and explores the process and connection of her performance as a typewriter poet.

"People all over the world have fallen in love with Abigail’s warmth, charm, and charisma. Having worked as a performance poet for well over a decade, she has mastered her craft of creating an enchanting, entertaining and approachable environment."

"As Abi describes it, her aim is to listen to each customer and get underneath what is said. Her poems often express feelings people have but can’t easily articulate for themselves.”

– Barrett Rudich, Director

Setting up her typewriter on streets across the country, 21-year-old Abi Mott taps out poetry that captures people's lives with stunning clarity.

In "A Place of Truth," director Barrett Rudich creates an intriguing portrait of a millennial woman bringing her charm, intuition and courage to the daunting task of being a busking poet.

Movie poster for documentary A Place of Truth

A Place of Truth (2013)

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