Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets (1989)
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.
Director: Maria Beatty
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 1, 1989
Cast
- William S. Burroughs - Self
- Jim Carroll - Self
- Gregory Corso - Self
- Diane Di Prima - Self
- Marianne Faithfull - Self
- Allen Ginsberg - Self
- John Giorno - Self
- Richard Hell - Self
- Lydia Lunch - Self
- Henry Rollins - Self
Editing: Maria Beatty
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets about?
- 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.
- Who directed Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets?
- Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets was directed by Maria Beatty.
- Who stars in Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets?
- Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets stars William S. Burroughs, Jim Carroll, Gregory Corso, Diane Di Prima, Marianne Faithfull, Allen Ginsberg.
- How long is Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets?
- Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).