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Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
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Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

1989
Directed byMaria Beatty
1h 0m

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.

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Gregory CorsoSelf
Diane Di PrimaSelf
Marianne FaithfullSelf
Allen GinsbergSelf
John GiornoSelf
Richard HellSelf
Lydia LunchSelf
Henry RollinsSelf
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5.0

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