Nevada City, CA, August 5, 2026 — The Onyx Theatre will present MARY OLIVER: SAVED BY THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD, a new documentary portrait of one of America’s most beloved poets, beginning Friday, August 14. The film will play through Thursday, August 20. Tickets will go on sale Monday evening, August 10.
Directed by Sasha Waters, the film traces Oliver’s life from a lonely childhood to literary fame and explores how her devotion to nature, close attention, and the search for love shaped both her life and her writing. A celebrated poet and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Oliver found inspiration during decades spent walking the ponds and forests of Cape Cod.
The documentary draws on interviews with Oliver’s close friends, including John Waters, along with never before seen photographs, notebooks, and correspondence from her archive. Her poems are read in the film by Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Buscemi, Stephen Colbert, Lucy Dacus, Oprah Winfrey, and others.
“With so many writers, poets, and creative people in this area, we knew this film would be a great fit for the Onyx,” said Celine Negrete, Managing Director of the Onyx Theatre. “Mary Oliver’s work means a great deal to so many people, and we are very happy to be bringing this film to Nevada City.”
Film Details
What: MARY OLIVER: SAVED BY THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD
When: Friday, August 14 through Thursday, August 20, 2026 Where: The Onyx Theatre, 107 Argall Way, Nevada City Runtime: 91 minutes
Tickets: Tickets will go on sale Monday evening, August 10, at theonyxtheatre.com
Age policy: The Onyx Theatre is for guests 21 and over
About the Onyx Theatre
The Onyx Theatre is Nevada City’s independent film house, presenting a carefully curated mix of independent, foreign, documentary, and repertory films. Located at 107 ARGALL Way, the Onyx offers an intimate setting, plush seating, and a selection of beer, wine, and local food for guests 21 and over.