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Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

1989 60 min IMDb 7.0 Not Rated TMDb IMDb
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Overview

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

William S. Burroughs William S. Burroughs Self
Jim Carroll Jim Carroll Self
Gregory Corso Gregory Corso Self
Diane Di Prima Diane Di Prima Self
Marianne Faithfull Marianne Faithfull Self
Allen Ginsberg Allen Ginsberg Self
John Giorno John Giorno Self
Richard Hell Richard Hell Self
Lydia Lunch Lydia Lunch Self