# Award-Winning Filmmaker Sasha Waters Brings Mary Oliver's Extraordinary Story to the Screen

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Podcast: [The Roundtable with Robert Bannon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-roundtable-with-robert-bannon-6608267)
Published: 2026-07-13T16:00:00+00:00
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What happens when one visionary artist tells the story of another? Award-winning filmmaker Sasha Waters joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss her remarkable new documentary, Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, an intimate portrait of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet whose words have inspired millions to embrace nature, love, and "their one wild and precious life." The film explores Oliver's extraordinary journey—from a difficult childhood to becoming one of America's most celebrated literary voices—while honoring the quiet, deeply personal life she chose to lead. Known for her visually stunning and emotionally rich documentaries, Sasha shares how she brought the famously private Mary Oliver to life through rare archival footage, personal letters, breathtaking imagery, and reflections from admirers including Oprah Winfrey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Buscemi, Helena Bonham Carter, and John Waters. She also discusses the challenge of telling the story of a woman who preferred to let her poetry speak for itself. From the power of storytelling to the healing beauty of poetry, this is a thoughtful conversation about creativity, legacy, and why Mary Oliver's words continue to resonate with readers across generations. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on BroadwayWorld, Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and wherever you enjoy The Roundtable with Robert Bannon. For more information, go to RobertBannon.com and follow Robert on Instagram @RobertMBannon. #SashaWaters #MaryOliver #Documentary #AmericanMasters #Poetry #Filmmaking #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #BroadwayWorld #BroadwayPodcastNetwork #MaryOliverSavedByTheBeautyOfTheWorld #Arts #Storytelling #RobertBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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