Burroughs, john waters, iggy pop, jello biafra, patti smith, laurie anderson, david cronenberg, gus van sant, andy warhol, carmine cervi, scott crary, ilko davidov, yony leyser, john bellow, devin mcnulty, thurston moore, lee. A man within proves that peter weller has starred in other movies except for robocop, namely naked lunch which is based on the works and life of william. A man within is a probing look at the man whose works at once. Featuring neverbeforeseen archival footage of burroughs, as well as exclusive interviews with colleagues and confidants including john waters, patti smith, iggy pop, gus van sant, genesis breyer. A man within 2010 the life and work of the novelist. William s burroughs the jack kerouac school of disembodied poetics. A man within movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. A man within full movie in hd visit a riveting and emotional journey into the world of wr.
A man within is a 2010 independent american documentary film directed by yony leyser about william s. Narrated by peter weller and featuring neverbeforeseen archival footage of burroughs, as well as exclusive interviews with colleagues and confidants including john waters, patti smith, iggy pop, gus van sant, sonic youth and david cronenberg, yony leysers william s. A man within, was made for independent lens on pbs. Featuring archival footage of burroughs, as well as interviews with confidants such as john waters, patti smith and iggy pop, the film, set to a soundtrack by patti smith and sonic youth, shows how burroughs spawned a countercultural movement. A man within explores the brilliant and troubled world of one of our greatest authors. A man within is a 2010 english film stars peter weller, yony leyser, yony leyser, william s. A new feature length independent documentary by director yony leyser. Watch the clip titled gay rights for the film william s.
A man withinis the first and only posthumous documentary about this legendary figure. Burroughs was one of the first writers to break the boundaries of 20th century literature. Though some of the films most striking moments come from readings in which burroughs recites his own work in his dry, craggy monotone, leyser has placed his focus on the man behind the work. Addressing queer and drug culture in the 1950s, his novel. Burroughs wrote eighteen novels and novellas, six collections of short stories and. Burroughs, featuring previously unreleased footage and interviews with his friends and colleagues the film uses archival footage and interviews with john waters, patti smith, iggy pop, gus van sant, genesis breyer porridge, sonic youth, laurie anderson, amiri baraka. This extremely personal documentary breaks the surface of the troubled and brilliant world of one of the greatest authors of all time. A man within touches only briefly on naked lunch and its impact, and most of his 17 other novels arent even mentioned in the film. Oct 21, 2010 i called the film william s burroughs. Born the heir of the burroughs adding machine estate, he struggled throughout his life with addiction, control systems, and self. Good will hunting released in december 1997 was dedicated to burroughs, as well as ginsberg, who died four months earlier. A man within, which makes its lawrence premiere sunday at liberty hall. Nov 17, 2010 a man within is a sort of genealogy of hip that connects william s.
The dvd features many extras, outtakes, and other rare footageall indispensable for any fan of american letters in the 20th century. A man within investigates the life of the legendary beat author and american icon. Featuring archival footage of burroughs, as well as interviews with confidants such as. His controversial and daring works in reference to drug use and queer experience were among the first of their kind. The film attempts to investigate borroughs using the themes that drove him as a starting point. Addressing queer and drug culture in the 1950s, his novel naked lunch became one of the most recognised and respected of contemporary literary works, and has influenced generations of artists. A man within 2010 m recommended for mature audiences 15 years and over start watching. A man within may lack some cohesion between all the different segments that make up the life of william burroughs, but in the end perhaps his life is one best told in snapshots. Burroughs, featuring previously unreleased footage and interviews with his friends and colleagues.
Burroughs and his relationship with the queer world. With fred aldrich, laurie anderson, amiri baraka, jello biafra. May 07, 2010 after four years, leyser has completed william s. A man within is available to watch free on tubi tv and stream, download, buy on demand at amazon prime, amazon, itunes online. The film examines this uniquely american character, broken up into chapters based on burroughs sex life, drug use, gun fetish, snake interest, the shooting of his wife, punk rock, art, his son, his move to. During an shared interview, allen ginsberg asks whether burroughs ever felt attracted to him.
Burroughs, as well as exclusive interviews with his closest friends and colleagues including john waters, genesis porridge, laurie anderson, peter weller, david cronenberg, patti smith, iggy pop, gus van sant, sonic youth, anne waldman, george condo, hal willner, james grauerholz, amiri baraka, jello biafra, v. Burroughs was called the godfather of the beat generation. A man within does manage to tell us something fresh and worth knowing about a controversial giant of 20th. Bouroughs some of the best actors, filmmakers and writers of the century assemble in william s. M a prominent member of the beat generation, william s. February 5, 2014 the beat generation icon was a magnet for artists, musicians and wannabe hipsters. Narrated by peter weller and featuring neverbeforeseen. The dvd features many extras, outtakes, and other rare footageall indispensable for any fan. Oct, 2010 featuring neverbeforeseen archival footage of burroughs, as well as exclusive interviews with colleagues and confidants including john waters, patti smith, iggy pop, gus van sant, genesis breyer. William s burroughs commissioner of sewers 1991 dvdrip xvidnewblood. Burroughs reach an audience by supporting it through the 2010 slamdance film festival. Born the heir of the burroughs adding machine estate, he struggled throughout his life. The best parts of a man within reveal the man behind the public persona, one haunted by his wifes deaththe result of drunken, william tellinspired gunplayand resistant to opening himself up to love.
The film features never before seen footage of william s. Docu does real justice to the beat writer, gun nut and literary icon. A vibrant portrait of a beat generation icon, william s burroughs. The outstanding new documentary william s burroughs. Though some of the films most striking moments come from readings in which burroughs recites his own. A man within is a sort of genealogy of hip that connects william s. If you ever thought there was no more mileage to be gained from wsb and expository films about him. Enter city, state or zip code go fandango fanalert. Burroughs with many currents of americas outlaw cultural tradition.
William s burroughs a man within 2010 dvdrip xviddmz. Mar 12, 2011 yony leyser is raising funds for william s. William s burroughs spare ass annie and other tales. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. A man within because burroughs used the term a man within twice in naked lunch, yony leyser, the films 26yearold director, explains, adding. A man within by 25yearold director yony leyser continues this excavation and examination of william s burroughs behindthemask humanity in spectacular educational and inspirational form.
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