Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1989

Runtime

1h 0m

User Score

50%

Original Title

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

Director

Maria Beatty

Description

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.