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Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

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.

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  • William S. Burroughs

    William S. Burroughs

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  • Jim Carroll

    Jim Carroll

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  • Gregory Corso

    Gregory Corso

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  • Diane Di Prima

    Diane Di Prima

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  • Marianne Faithfull

    Marianne Faithfull

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  • Allen Ginsberg

    Allen Ginsberg

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  • John Giorno

    John Giorno

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  • Richard Hell

    Richard Hell

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  • Lydia Lunch

    Lydia Lunch

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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.

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