Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

Name: Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
Director: Maria Beatty
Released: 1989-01-01
Duration: 60 min
Rating: 5
Cast: William S. Burroughs, Jim Carroll, Gregory Corso, Diane Di Prima, Marianne Faithfull

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Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

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1989-01-01

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

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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William S. Burroughs

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Jim Carroll

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Gregory Corso

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Diane Di Prima

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Marianne Faithfull