Heartbeat (1978)

As a young film student immersed with the works of Godard and cinema verite, Will Combs barged into the backyard of the remaining Beats in San Francisco’s North Beach in the mid-1970’s. Using surplus film stock and a spring-wind Bolex, he began to capture the temperament of the Era, kabuki style. HEARTBEAT features rare and personal footage of Bob Kaufman, Jack Micheline and Hube the Cube in their environment, infusing poetry with a concise inquiry into the Beat Era.

Director: Will Combs
Runtime: 24 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heartbeat about?
As a young film student immersed with the works of Godard and cinema verite, Will Combs barged into the backyard of the remaining Beats in San Francisco’s North Beach in the mid-1970’s. Using surplus film stock and a spring-wind Bolex, he began to capture the temperament of the Era, kabuki style. HEARTBEAT features rare and personal footage of Bob Kaufman, Jack Micheline and Hube the Cube in their environment, infusing poetry with a concise inquiry into the Beat Era.
Who directed Heartbeat?
Heartbeat was directed by Will Combs.
Who stars in Heartbeat?
Heartbeat stars bob kaufman, Jack Micheline, Hube the Cube.
How long is Heartbeat?
Heartbeat has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).