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Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg, The (1994) Movie Reviews
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Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
After numerous documentaries tracing the lively literary exploits of Beat icons William Burroughs and Jack Kerouac, someone has finally brought us full circle with this engaging look at the man some people have called the emotional epicenter of the Beat...read the complete Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg, The (1994) review at Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
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Film Journal International (David Noh)
There can be no doubt that Allen Ginsberg (1926-97) was one of the important American cultural figures of the last century, and Jerry Aronson's documentary is an exhaustive tribute to him. Filmed over several years, and previously released, this is but...read the complete Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg, The (1994) review at Film Journal International (David Noh)
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by Erik C. Pihl "Rea... on November 30, 2009
For anyone familiar with Allen Ginsberg's work, this set is a great introduction to his life and times. To someone not familiar with his work, it is an excellent introduction to one of America's great poets, in the tradition of Walt Whitman. To someone ...
by KerrLines ""M... on April 14, 2008
No study of the 1950's and 1960's cultural revolution in the USA would be complete without the poetry and bohemian life-look at poet Allen Ginsberg and those of "The Beat Generation." The 1960's just didn't happen; the groundwork was laid in the 1950's ...
by Charles W. Brice ... on August 24, 2007
Probably the best documentary I've ever seen. Gives you a whole new appreciation for Ginsberg's poetry, especially his wonderful poem "Kaddish." Also, you see all the players: Kerouac, Kesey, Bellows, Cassidy, Dylan -- everyone.
A terrific buy. ...
by Daniel Ellis "Dan... on July 18, 2007
I read that director Jerry Aronson spent 25 years collecting footage for this DVD release, and I believe it. I count almost eight hours of material, and what I've seen so far is both fun viewing and the final word on one of our country's greatest ...
by Film Aficianado "... on June 22, 2007
A trememdous tribue to the great Allen Ginsberg - full of a such an array of incredible interviews, it is amazing the director captured and compiled them all! A treasure to own and share with friends and family. ...
by Stephanie E. Alpe... on June 19, 2007
This film totally embodies the beatnic era and really exemplifies how Allen Ginsberg affected the lives of others. Two, no, four thumbs ...
by Robin B. "Robin" on June 19, 2007
This film, by Oscar nominated filmmaker Jerry Aronson, profiles Allen Ginsberg, a pivotal figure in the 50s
Beat Generation and the counter-cultural revolution of the 1960s. With film clips, videos, and a little help from Timothy Leary, Ken Kesey, Abbie ...
by Shutter Shadows "... on June 08, 2007
The documentary is full of amazing footage and interviews with important American cultural figures. Ginsberg is portrayed as a compassionate and compelling character who is deeply involved with all things counter-culture over the last 50 years. The ...
by JAV "Video Lover" on May 18, 2007
The film at 85 minutes is amazing. The extras at over 6.5 hours are incredible. This DVD set is a source of all things Beat that I will be looking back at for years. It is beautifully arranged so that you can watch many extras on the same disc as the ...
by Alfred Johnson on September 13, 2009
Recently I have been in a "beat" generation literary frame of mind. It all started last summer when I happened to be in Lowell, Massachusetts on some personal business. Although I have more than a few old time connections with that now worn out mill town ...
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