Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation (2025)

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Jack Kerouac's "On the Road" finds new relevance as modern travelers and cultural figures like Josh Brolin, W. Kamau Bell and Natalie Merchant reveal how his quest for authentic experience resonates powerfully in our screen-saturated era — offering a lyrical meditation on what it means to truly experience the journey.

Director: Ebs Burnough
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Forte
Cinematography: Tim Cragg
Editing: Paul Trewartha
Production: Ventureland
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Ebs Burnough
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation about?
Jack Kerouac's "On the Road" finds new relevance as modern travelers and cultural figures like Josh Brolin, W. Kamau Bell and Natalie Merchant reveal how his quest for authentic experience resonates powerfully in our screen-saturated era — offering a lyrical meditation on what it means to truly experience the journey.
Who directed Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation?
Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation was directed by Ebs Burnough.
Who stars in Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation?
Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation stars Michael Imperioli, W. Kamau Bell, Josh Brolin, Matt Dillon, Natalie Merchant, Ann Charters.
How long is Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation?
Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation?
Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation is a Documentary film.
Where was Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation produced?
Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.