About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1999
Runtime
1h 28m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.4/10
Votes
14
Genre
Documentary, History
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Language
EN
Cast
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Questions about The Source
How long is The Source?
The Source has a runtime of 1h 28m (1 hour and 28 minutes).
Who directed The Source?
The Source was directed by Chuck Workman and released in 1999.
What genre is The Source?
The Source is a Documentary, History film (1999).
Who stars in The Source?
The cast of The Source includes Johnny Depp, Dennis Hopper, John Turturro, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs.
What is the TMDB rating for The Source?
The Source has a TMDB rating of 5.4/10 based on 14 votes.
