Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

Maria Beatty's documentary exploring the insights and influences of the American Beat Poets. The film conveys their consciousness and sensibility through interviews with William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, Diane Di Prima, among others. Also weaves in additional commentary from contemporary musicians, poets and writers such as Marianne Faithfull, Richard Hell, Lydia Lunch and Henry Rollins. Also expands upon how the poets reached new levels of creativity and inspired social change.

Full Cast of Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

Gregory Corso

as Himself

Diane Di Prima

as Herself
Marianne Faithfull as Herself

Marianne Faithfull

as Herself

Daughter of Eva, the Baroness Erisso, and Major Glynn Faithfull, a WWII British spy. Recorded the first song written ...

Henry Rollins as Himself

Henry Rollins

as Himself

Henry Rollins (born Henry Lawrence Garfield; February 13, 1961) is an American singer-songwriter, spoken word artist,...

Ed Sanders

as Himself

Crew of Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets

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