Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
1989 | 60m | English
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| Director: | Maria Beatty |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 01, 1989 |
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| Director: | Maria Beatty |
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Updated: Jan 20, 2026 Entered: May 11, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| 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 |
| Henry Rollins | Self |
| Ed Sanders | Self |
| Anne Waldman | Self |
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| Maria Beatty | Editor, Director |
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