Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
First aired on Jan 1, 1989
Runtime: 60 mins
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Maria Beatty's documentary exploring the insights and influences of the American Beat Poets. The film conveys their consciousness and sensibility through interviews with William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, Diane Di Prima, among others. Also weaves in additional commentary from contemporary musicians, poets and writers such as Marianne Faithfull, Richard Hell, Lydia Lunch and Henry Rollins. Also expands upon how the poets reached new levels of creativity and inspired social change.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
William S. Burroughs | Self
Jim Carroll | Self
Gregory Corso | Self
Diane Di Prima | Self
Marianne Faithfull | Self
Allen Ginsberg | Self
Featured Crew
Maria Beatty | Director
Maria Beatty | Editor
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