Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, Ken Kesey, Norman Mailer, Timothy Leary

This chronological profile follows beat-poet/activist Allen Ginsberg from his childhood, through the Beat Generation of the '50s, the political activism of the '60s and on through his later years.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 24 min.

Directed by: Jerry Aronson

Release Date: February 17, 1994

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DVD Release Date: July 17, 2007

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  • November 22, 2008
    If your a poet, enjoy poetry, bohemian, hippie, hipster, or political activist, this documentary is for you. Allan Ginsburg was a true visionary and his work is def highlighted well here!
  • September 11, 2008
    Now, this is a movie that I and a certain great friend of mine HAVE to watch!!
  • September 15, 2007
    I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness....

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