Movie

Beat Generation

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Good to know

Director: Xavier Villetard
Release date: 2014-02-08
Runtime: 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: CPB Films

About Beat Generation

Beat Generation is a 2014 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Xavier Villetard, starring Anasthasie Tudieshe, Simon Backès and Damien Boisseau. It has a runtime of 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.2/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beat Generation in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Tells the story of the wonderful and long-lasting friendship between Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs that gave birth to the Beat Generation movement.

Cast

Anasthasie Tudieshe

Narrator (voice)

Simon Backès

William S. Burroughs (voice)

Damien Boisseau

Allen Ginsberg (voice)

Éric Herson-Macarel

Jack Kerouac (voice)

Jack Kerouac

Self (archive footage)

Allen Ginsberg

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

freedom of speechsexual freedomanti conformitycounter-culturemale camaraderiebeat generationtransgressioncamaraderieartistic riskartistic coupleartistic legacyartistic freedomcounterculturegenerational dividegenerational clash

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beat Generation in United States?+

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How long is Beat Generation?+

Beat Generation has a runtime of 55 minutes (55 minutes).

Who stars in Beat Generation?+

Beat Generation stars Anasthasie Tudieshe, Simon Backès, Damien Boisseau, Éric Herson-Macarel and Jack Kerouac.

When did Beat Generation come out?+

Beat Generation is a 2014 movie directed by Xavier Villetard.

What genre is Beat Generation?+

Beat Generation is Documentary film.

Who directed Beat Generation?+

Beat Generation was directed by Xavier Villetard.