The Source (1999)
Traces the Beats from Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac's meeting in 1944 at Columbia University to the deaths of Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs in 1997. Three actors provide dramatic interpretations of the work of these three writers, and the film chronicles their friendships, their arrival into American consciousness, their travels, frequent parodies, Kerouac's death, and Ginsberg's politicization. Their movement connects with bebop, John Cage's music, abstract expressionism, and living theater. In recent interviews, Ginsberg, Burroughs, Kesey, Ferlinghetti, Mailer, Jerry Garcia, Tom Hayden, Gary Snyder, Ed Sanders, and others measure the Beats' meaning and impact.
Director: Chuck Workman
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: January 23, 1999
Cast
- Johnny Depp - Jack Kerouac
- Dennis Hopper - William S. Burroughs
- John Turturro - Allen Ginsberg
- Allen Ginsberg - Self (archive footage)
- William S. Burroughs - Self (archive footage)
- Philip Glass - Self
- Robert Creeley - Self
- Ann Charters - Self
- George Steade - Self
- David Amram - Self
Screenplay
- Chuck Workman (Writers' Production)
Production: Calliope Films, Thirteen
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $360,895
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography, writer, gay theme, gay artist
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Source about?
- Traces the Beats from Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac's meeting in 1944 at Columbia University to the deaths of Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs in 1997. Three actors provide dramatic interpretations of the work of these three writers, and the film chronicles their friendships, their arrival into American consciousness, their travels, frequent parodies, Kerouac's death, and Ginsberg's politicization. Their movement connects with bebop, John Cage's music, abstract expressionism, and living theater. In recent interviews, Ginsberg, Burroughs, Kesey, Ferlinghetti, Mailer, Jerry Garcia, Tom Hayden, Gary Snyder, Ed Sanders, and others measure the Beats' meaning and impact.
- Who directed The Source?
- The Source was directed by Chuck Workman.
- Who stars in The Source?
- The Source stars Johnny Depp, Dennis Hopper, John Turturro, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, Philip Glass.
- How long is The Source?
- The Source has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Source?
- The Source is a Documentary, History film.
- How much did The Source gross?
- The Source grossed $360,895 worldwide.
- Where was The Source produced?
- The Source was produced in United States of America.