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Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

5.0/10
January 1, 1989
60 minutes
Maria Beatty

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.

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Release Date

January 1, 1989

Runtime

60 minutes

Director

Maria Beatty

Rating

5.0/10

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