Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

01/01/1989

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1hr 0min

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STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • William S. Burroughs
  • Jim Carroll
  • Gregory Corso
  • Diane Di Prima
  • Marianne Faithfull

    Director

  • Maria Beatty

INFORMATION

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LANGUAGES

  • English