Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets (1989)

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, ... See full summary »

Director:

Maria Beatty

Stars:

William S. Burroughs, Jim Carroll, Gregory Corso

Cast

Credited cast:
William S. Burroughs	...	Himself
Jim Carroll	...	Himself
Gregory Corso	...	Himself
Diane Di Prima	...	Herself
Marianne Faithfull	...	Herself
Allen Ginsberg	...	Himself
John Giorno	...	Himself
Richard Hell	...	Himself
Lydia Lunch	...	Herself
Henry Rollins	...	Himself
Ed Sanders	...	Himself
Anne Waldman	...	Herself

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

poet | allen ginsberg | william burroughs | diane di prima | gang of souls

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA France

Language:

English

Release Date:

1989 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bleu Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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