The Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation

Presented by Missoula Writing Collaborative

Showings

The Roxy Theater Screen 3 Wed, Apr 3, 2019 7:15 PM
Film Info
Series:Presented by Missoula Writing Collaborative
Run Time:88 min
Release Year:1999
Country:US
Genre:Documentary
Format:Digital
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Chuck Workman
Cast Members:Johnny Depp, John Turturro, Dennis Hopper
Writers:Chuck Workman

Description

In this documentary, director Chuck Workman examines the lasting cultural significance of the Beats, focusing mainly on Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs and Neal Cassady. Along the way, these freethinking men became friends and associates, and their writing influenced numerous generations of questioning individuals. Workman combines interviews, TV clips and archival footage in his film, in addition to dramatic readings by notable actors such as John Turturro and Dennis Hopper.

Presented by Missoula Writing Collaborative in honor of National Poetry Month.