Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

Release Date: 1989-01-01

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.

Rating: 5 / 10

Cast

William S. Burroughs

as Self

Jim Carroll

as Self

Gregory Corso

as Self

Diane Di Prima

as Self

Marianne Faithfull

as Self