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.
Maria Beatty
Director
William S. Burroughs
Self
Jim Carroll
Self
Gregory Corso
Self
Diane Di Prima
Self
Marianne Faithfull
Self
Allen Ginsberg
Self
John Giorno
Self
Richard Hell
Self
Lydia Lunch
Self
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