James Broughton (1913–1999) was an American poet, filmmaker, and avant-garde artist. He is best known for his experimental films and his contributions to the San Francisco Renaissance. Throughout his career, Broughton was deeply involved in the world of poetry and visual arts, gaining recognition for his unconventional approach to both. His poetry, like his films, often explored themes of self-expression, identity, and the complexities of human emotion.
Broughton was not only a poet but also a key figure in the counterculture movement. His film works, such as The Bed and This is It, were groundbreaking in their approach
