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    7.2

    The Source

    1999, 1h 28min -

    Traces the Beats from Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac's meeting in 1944 at Columbia University to the deaths of Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs in 1997. Three actors provide dramatic interpretations of the work of these three writers, and the film chronicles their friendships, their arrival into American consciousness, their travels, frequent parodies, Kerouac's death, and Ginsberg's politicization. Their movement connects with bebop, John Cage's music, abstract expressionism, and living theater. In recent interviews, Ginsberg, Burroughs, Kesey, Ferlinghetti, Mailer, Jerry Garcia, Tom Hayden, Gary Snyder, Ed Sanders, and others measure the Beats' meaning and impact.

    "The Source" — movie produced in USA and released in 1999. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.2 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 28min. "The Source" is currently available for rent and to buy on Amazon Store. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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    Marjorie Baumgarten rated 6 green-star

    ...a compelling document that shows us a lot about the lives and goals of this fascinating group of writers...

    Reply 55 years ago 0 likes

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