Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets Exploring the Influence of the Beat Generation's Most Influential Voices
MVD Entertainment Group
This engaging documentary explores the insights and influences of the American Beat Poets. The film conveys their consciousness and sensibility through candid interviews with William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, Diane Di Prima, among others.
Designed as a tribute to them and to their spirit of artistic freedom, GANG OF SOULS also weaves in additional commentary from contemporary musicians, poets and writers such as Marianne Faithfull, Richard Hell, Lydia Lunch and Henry Rollins. The film seeks to truly capture the magic of the Beat generation and it's continuing legacy. It brilliantly expands upon how the poets reached new levels of creativity and inspired unprecedented social change.
Running Time
58 mins
Year
1989
Kanopy ID
2354299
Filmmakers
Features
Allen Ginsberg, Diane di Prima, Henry Rollins, Lydia Lunch, Marianne Faithfull, Richard Hell, William Burroughs
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