Movies and TvShows featuring "allen-ginsberg" theme.

This is a video record of the Buddhist Wake ceremony at Allen Ginsberg's apartment. You see Allen, now asleep forever, in his bed; some of his close friends; and the wrapping up and removal of Allen's body from the apartment. You hear Jonas' description of his last conversation with Allen, three days earlier. You see the final farewell at the Buddhist temple, 118 West 22nd Street, New York City, and some of his close friends: Patti Smith, Gregory Corso, LeRoy Jones-Baraka, Hiro Yamagata, Anne Waldman, and many others.

Witness the last days of the Beat poet whose works would capture the very essence of the 1960 counter-cultural movement in an informative documentary featuring Allan Ginsburg's final television interview as well as remarkable deathbed footage shot by underground cinema icon Jonas Mekas.

This documentary explores the life of Arthur Russell, a talented musician and composer known for his unique musical style. The film delves into Russell's personal struggles, his journey in the music industry, and his impact on the music world.

A poet from Hungary moves to New York City and experiences the vibrant poetry and jazz scene while also learning about homelessness and the Beat Generation.