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Beat Generation

2014-02-08 · 55 min · ★ 9.2

Documentary

Tells the story of the wonderful and long-lasting friendship between Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs that gave birth to the Beat Generation movement.

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Directors
Xavier Villetard
Production companies
CPB Films
Countries
France
Status
Released

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Anasthasie TudiesheNarrator (voice)
Simon BackèsWilliam S. Burroughs (voice)
Damien BoisseauDamien BoisseauAllen Ginsberg (voice)
Éric Herson-MacarelÉric Herson-MacarelJack Kerouac (voice)
Jack KerouacJack KerouacSelf (archive footage)
Allen GinsbergAllen GinsbergSelf (archive footage)

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