William S Burroughs: A Man Within
His groundbreaking writings have influenced beatniks, punk rockers, and other disaffected folk for decades. Follow the tempestuous personal life of author/artist/drug guru/social critic William S. Burroughs in this acclaimed documentary that features rare performance footage, home movies, and interviews with such colleagues and admirers as Laurie Anderson, David Cronenberg, Patti Smith, John Waters, and others.
Year: 2010
Genre: Documentaries, Biography, Film Festivals 2011
Country: USA
Director: Yony Leyser
Starring: David Cronenberg, Laurie Anderson, William Burroughs, John Waters, Patti Smith
Duration: 87 Minutes
Rating: R16 - Contains offensive language and sexual themes
7.1/10
Location in store: Documentary (Biographies)
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