Good documentary could have benefited from more interviews and and poetry readings, which are out...
Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats
Jack Kerouac's life is examined through interviews with his contemporaries and friends including Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and William S. Burroughs. The film also employs dramatic recreations of Kerouac's life beginning with his early childhood.
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Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 6, 1985
Runtime
1h 11m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
63%
Original Title
Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats
Director
John Antonelli
Description
Jack Kerouac's life is examined through interviews with his contemporaries and friends including Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and William S. Burroughs. The film also employs dramatic recreations of Kerouac's life beginning with his early childhood.