Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets (1989)
Overview
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.
Cast
William S. Burroughs
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Jim Carroll
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Marianne Faithfull
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Allen Ginsberg
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John Giorno
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Richard Hell
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Lydia Lunch
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Henry Rollins
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Anne Waldman
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