TEDxPhoenix - Samuel Chelpka - Poetry for a Change

- About Samuel Chelpka -

Samuel is most known for his memorization and recitation of poetry at such a young age. At TEDxPhoenix 11.11.11, Samuel takes a moment to share his recitation of Fannie Stearns Davis's "Moon Folly".

- About TEDxPhoenix 11.11.11 -

The theme for TEDxPhoenix 11.11.11 was "_______ for a Change" and featured speakers from around the US who are exploring unique ideas that have brought about unexpected, interesting, and positive changes. Five hundred people from all over Arizona and the western US gathered at the Mesa Arts Center for an evening of thought provoking and entertaining talks.

Filming of TEDxPhoenix 2011 was conducted by UAT Digital Video students Dylan White, Kennedy Gray, Ty Bitterolf, Nic Vereen, Neil Sparks, and Annie Winn. Additional guidance and assistance was provided by UATDV Associate Professor, Todd Schoenberger, and UATDV Teaching Assistant, Jared Oppie.

- About TEDx -

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

[sriramsrinivasan]

What a beautiful rendition! I also keep returning to Samuel's recitation of 'Litany' ('"there is _NO_ way you are the pine-scented air") ... pure joy.

[GrandmaofMac]

Amazing boy. You can tell he really feels the poetry.