Williams S. Burroughs: A Man Within
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A tender, vibrant portrait of a Beat Generation icon, WILLIAM S BURROUGHS: A MAN WITHIN explores the brilliant and troubled world of one of our greatest authors. Featuring never-before-been-seen archival footage of Burroughs, as well as exclusive interviews with colleagues and confidants such as John Waters, Patti Smith and Iggy Pop, the film, set to a soundtrack by Patti Smith and Sonic Youth, demonstrates how Burroughs’ works spawned a countercultural movement.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Deleted scenes featuring Burroughs' art
- Home movies featuring Patti Smith, Steve Buscemi, Allen Ginsberg, and others
- More of Burroughs' shotgun art
- Sonic Youth visits Burroughs in Lawrence, Kansas
- Naked Lunch 50th anniversary celebration
- "Rub out the word" - a music video featuring Burroughs reading The Last Words of Hassan Sabbah
- Patti Smith reads Psalm 23 Revisited
- Q&A with director Yony Leyser at BFI London Film Festival 2010
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