In 'A Poet,' the artist trades torture for levity

NPR | By Manuela López Restrepo

Published February 17, 2026 at 4:39 PM EST

Director Simon Mesa Soto talks about his indie film A Poet and how filmmaking can serve as catharsis.

Manuela López Restrepo

Manuela López Restrepo is a producer and writer at All Things Considered. She's been at NPR since graduating from The University of Maryland, and has worked at shows like Morning Edition and It's Been A Minute. She lives in Brooklyn with her cat Martin.

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