William S. Burroughs Movies

  • 1982
    Poetry in Motion

    Poetry in Motion

    Poetry in Motion

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    More than 20 contemporary North American poets recite, sing, and perform their work. Early in the film, Charles Bukowski talks about the energy of...

    Poetry in Motion
  • 2007
    Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road

    Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road

    Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road

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    A portrait of the American Beat Generation writer William S. Burroughs (1914-1997) based on never-before-seen footage from his visit to Denmark in...

    Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
  • 1991
    William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers

    William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers

    William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers

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    An hour-long interview with author William S. Burroughs in which he expounds on American culture, art and morals.

    William S. Burroughs: Commissioner of Sewers
  • 2014
    William S. Burroughs Birthday Bash

    William S. Burroughs Birthday Bash

    William S. Burroughs Birthday Bash

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    To celebrate the 100th birthday of America's most audacious writer, William S. Burroughs, Chicago Humanities Festival brings together a motley crew...

    William S. Burroughs Birthday Bash
  • 1983
    Pirate Tape

    Pirate Tape

    Pirate Tape

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    Derek Jarman's film portrait of American writer William S. Burroughs was shot in September 1982 during his first visit to England to attend the...

    Pirate Tape