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Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

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Director: Maria Beatty
Release date: 1989-01-01
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released

About Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets is a 1989 movie, directed by Maria Beatty, starring William S. Burroughs, Jim Carroll and Gregory Corso. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

William S. Burroughs

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Jim Carroll

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Gregory Corso

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Diane Di Prima

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Marianne Faithfull

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Allen Ginsberg

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John Giorno

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Richard Hell

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Lydia Lunch

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Henry Rollins

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Ed Sanders

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Anne Waldman

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets in Canada?+

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets on Netflix?+

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets?+

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets?+

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets stars William S. Burroughs, Jim Carroll, Gregory Corso, Diane Di Prima and Marianne Faithfull.

When did Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets come out?+

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets is a 1989 movie directed by Maria Beatty.

Who directed Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets?+

Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets was directed by Maria Beatty.