Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1989

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Henry Rollins,Anne Waldman,John Giorno,Gregory Corso,Ed Sanders,Richard Hell,Marianne Faithfull,Allen Ginsberg,William S. Burroughs,Jim Carrolland 2 more

Director

Maria Beatty

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1176106