Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
2018
Computer Files, Websites
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.
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Imprint:
MVD Entertainment Group, 1989.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2018.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (58 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by MVD Entertainment Group in 1989.In English
Performers:
Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Lydia Lunch, Diane di Prima, Henry Rollins, Richard Hell, Marianne Faithfull
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
BRN:
422033
Electronic access:
Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/1354300/external-image - Cover Image