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Award-winning Bob Gossom film closes National Poetry Month and opens Mental Health Awareness Month
Poet and playwright Bob Gossom brings back his acclaimed film Versified! The Human Equation for a limited encore streaming, blending contemporary poetry, motion, music, and storytelling to close National Poetry Month.
The film streams from 3 p.m. PT April 30 to 9 p.m. PT May 3 at bobgossom.com/film-viewing.
Adapted from Gossom’s acclaimed poetry collection The Human Equation, now in its expanded third edition, the production explores vulnerability, humor, contradiction and the shared experiences that connect people across generations and backgrounds.
First staged in Los Angeles, Versified! The Human Equation evolved from a live ensemble production, praised by reviewer Javier Ronceros for its performers who embody “dozens of characters in a dance of the human condition.”
This encore not only marks the shift from National Poetry Month to Mental Health Awareness Month, but also highlights poetry’s ongoing power for reflection and emotional wellness.
“Poetry has always been a place where people can process what they’re going through, often before they have language for it,” Gossom said. “It creates space to reflect and begin to heal.”
Writer, actor and director Levy Lee Simon praised Gossom’s distinctive voice and range.
“His vision and imagery leap from the page into the mind,” Simon said. “Bob has his own style. Versatility is his secret weapon.”
The production has received multiple honors, including Best Adaptation from the SoCal Film Awards in 2025, Best Original Idea from the Top Indie Film Awards in 2026, and Best Ensemble Cast from the Bare Bones International Film Festival in 2026. It also earned nominations for Best Writing and Best Editing.
Gossom is available for interviews, readings, and commentary on poetry’s cultural role and the connection between creative expression and emotional wellness.&nbsp;
Purchase The Human Equation at Amazon, Apple Books, or Barnes &amp; Noble, or here: https://bobgossom.com/books/
About Bob Gossom
Bob Gossom is a poet, playwright and film-industry professional whose career spans filmmaking, technology and decades of literary work. His collection The Human Equation reached No. 1 on multiple Amazon poetry charts, including Contemporary Poetry and American Poetry. Through page, stage and screen, he continues to champion poetry as a living art form grounded in the shared human experience.To watch the film, learn more, or schedule an interview or reading with Bob Gossom, visit bobgossom.com, where you will find viewing instructions and contact options.
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The San Fernando Valley branch of the California Writers Club, serving Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, welcomes author Gary Zelinski as the in-person and Zoom keynote speaker at 1 pm on Saturday, May 2. His presentation, “From Writer to Author,” will be given at the Motion Picture and Television Fund Wasserman Campus, Saban Center, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills. 

Guests are always welcome. The first in-person visit is free. Zoom guest tickets are available for $10 until noon on Friday, May 1. Club members may attend in either format free of charge. 

Zelinski served for 22 years in the United States Air Force, followed by 20 years as a management consultant. When he retired, Zelinski and his wife, Lillian, began traveling. Together, they've chronicled their journeys on their sailboat and later in an RV. 

The author recently published “A Walk Among Heroes: Searching for America's Better Angels” about heroes buried at Arlington National Cemetery. This book has garnered over 100 five-star reviews on Amazon, and the endorsement of the president of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Zelinski has appeared on several TV stations across the country and on over 30 radio stations. 

“Aim High: A Love Story” is his just-released memoir. He's a big believer that everyone should write their story to ensure family and friends have something to hold on to long after they're gone.

His presentation will focus on the lessons he's learned as he moved from writer to published author. As the author of three self-published travel journals and two traditionally published books, he's explored every variation of the book publishing business and has the scars to prove it. Having spent countless hours creating a social media presence, he knows what works and what's a waste of time. 

Because of the nature of his previous government work, he endured months of delays while censors took a scalpel to his manuscript. He'll share costly mistakes in signing publishing contracts and share alternatives. A survivor of this gauntlet, he remains upbeat. If you were to ask Zelinski why he writes, he'd simply say, "Because I can't paint." Follow Zelinski at <a href="https://garyzelinski.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://garyzelinski.com</a>

For more information about joining the San Fernando Valley branch of the California Writers Club, or to purchase Zoom guest tickets for Zelinski’s presentation, visit <a href="https://www.cwc-sfv.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.cwc-sfv.org</a>.
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Joining us this year are local vintners Rosenthal Wine Bar&nbsp;- The Malibu Estate and NABU Wines!
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