Film·1989·1h

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

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.

Directed by Maria Beatty

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12 credited

William S. Burroughs
William S. BurroughsSelf
Jim Carroll
Jim CarrollSelf
Gregory Corso
Gregory CorsoSelf
Diane Di Prima
Diane Di PrimaSelf
Marianne Faithfull
Marianne FaithfullSelf
Allen Ginsberg
Allen GinsbergSelf
John Giorno
John GiornoSelf
Richard Hell
Richard HellSelf
Lydia Lunch
Lydia LunchSelf
Henry Rollins
Henry RollinsSelf
Ed Sanders
Ed SandersSelf
Anne Waldman
Anne WaldmanSelf

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