Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets 35 years old
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.
Credits
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Henry Rollins He was 27, now 63 years old | as Himself |
| Allen Ginsberg He was 62, 70 years old when he died | as Himself |
| William S. Burroughs He was 74, 83 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Jim Carroll He was 39, 60 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Lydia Lunch She was 29, now 65 years old | as Herself |
| Richard Hell He was 39, now 75 years old | as Himself |
| Gregory Corso He was 58, 70 years old when he died | as Himself |
| John Giorno He was 53, 83 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Marianne Faithfull She was 42, now 78 years old | as Herself |
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Maria Beatty as Director. | Directing |
| Maria Beatty as Editor. | Editing |
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets (35 years)
- Release day: Sunday, January 01, 1989
- Runtime: 60 minutes