One of the best things about most documentaries is when the narrator is talking, images are displayed to illustrate points. There are very few images show in this DVD, most of the time is spent simply watching the professor talk. So visually, it is not the most appealing. However, the content of his lecture is amazing. This is the most complete overview of Poe's life I have seen in a very long time. I showed it to my high school juniors in American Literature class and they, overall, thought it was pretty interesting. Also, he repeats the main points several times, which is good if you give students questions to answer while they view the film.