Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets1989
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Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
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Directed by Maria Beatty·1989
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5.0/10 avgAverage user ratingMaria 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.
DirectorMaria Beatty
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 William S. BurroughsSelf | Self |
 Jim CarrollSelf | Self |
| GGregory CorsoSelf | Self |
| DDiane Di PrimaSelf | Self |
 Marianne FaithfullSelf | Self |
 Allen GinsbergSelf | Self |
 John GiornoSelf | Self |
 Richard HellSelf | Self |
 Lydia LunchSelf | Self |
 Henry RollinsSelf | Self |
| EEd SandersSelf | Self |
 Anne WaldmanSelf | Self |