The Beats: An Existential Comedy

Name: The Beats: An Existential Comedy
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1980-05-26
Cast: Shirley Clarke, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsberg, Viva, Andy Warhol

1980

Documentary

A "film poem" that focuses on the Beat poetry scene of the late 1950s.

Cast

Shirley Clarke
Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Allen Ginsberg
Viva
Andy Warhol

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Directed by

Philomene Long

Where to watch

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Released: May 26, 1980
Budget: $36

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