Heathcote Williams

Biography

Heathcote Williams was a British poet, actor, and political activist known for his idiosyncratic "documentary/investigative poetry" style, which brought attention to environmental and political issues. His works include the powerful polemic poem "Whale Nation," critiquing whaling, and "American Porn," which protested Donald Trump's presidency. He also appeared in films like "Basic Instinct 2" and Derek Jarman's "The Tempest."