Official poster of Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
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Movie • 1989

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

60 min

Synopsis

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.

Release date 1989-01-01
Original language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0