This is a video record of the Buddhist Wake ceremony at Allen Ginsberg's apartment. You see Allen, now asleep forever, in his bed; some of his close friends; and the wrapping up and removal of Allen's body from the apartment. You hear Jonas' description of his last conversation with Allen, three days earlier. You see the final farewell at the Buddhist temple, 118 West 22nd Street, New York City, and some of his close friends: Patti Smith, Gregory Corso, LeRoy Jones-Baraka, Hiro Yamagata, Anne Waldman, and many others.
Credits
Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Allen Ginsberg
He was 71, 70 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Patti Smith
She was 50, now 77 years old
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as Herself |
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Jonas Mekas
He was 74, 96 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Gregory Corso
He was 67, 70 years old when he died
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as Himself |
Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit Crew
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Department |
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Jonas Mekas as Cinematography. He was 74 (96) years old when He died
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Crew |
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Jonas Mekas as Director. He was 74 (96) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Jonas Mekas as Editor. He was 74 (96) years old when He died
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Editing |
