Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

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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.

Release Date

1989-01-01

Year

1989

Duration

1h 0m

Status

Released

Score

5.00

Cast

William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs

Jim Carroll

Jim Carroll

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Gregory Corso

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Diane Di Prima

Marianne Faithfull

Marianne Faithfull

Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg

John Giorno

John Giorno

Richard Hell

Richard Hell

Lydia Lunch

Lydia Lunch

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins