A lively and revealing investigation into the personal history and creative process of Jack Kerouac, father of the Beat Generation, author of On the Road and pivotal figure of the fifties counter-cultural revolution. Includes interviews with Steve Allen and William Buckly. Features Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, William Burroughs, Charlie parker, Neal Cassady, Carolyn Cassady, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and more.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play An illuminating tribute to Jack Kerouac king of the Beat Generation and author of ON THE ROAD a cultural icon whose influence is felt around the world The words come from Kerouac himself as well as fellow Beat writers his ex-wife and ex-girlfriend his daughter his priest and the incredible footage of Kerouac on the Steve Allen (1959) and William Buckley (1968) TV shows This revealing portrait shows us what happened when fame and notoriety were thrust upon an essentially reticent man
Documentary that examines the life and work of the late US author, Jack Kerouac. Kerouac is best known for his novel 'On the Road', a heavily autobiographical account of his travels across America that is credited with playing a part in spawning the counter-culture of the 1960s. Part of the appeal of the novel to younger readers was its unashamed account of a life lived to the point of excess and it was Kerouac's long-standing abuse of alcohol that led to his death in 1969 at the age of 47. The documentary includes contributions from a number of people who were close to Kerouac and the author's famous appearances on TV shows hosted by Steve Allen and William F. Buckley.
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