Documentary

William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

2010 • 1hr 31m

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Cast & Crew

Cast

Fred Aldrich Self

Laurie Anderson Self

Amiri Baraka Self

Jello Biafra Self

Victor Bockris Self (archive footage)

William S. Burroughs Self (archive footage)

Harold Chapman Self

David Cronenberg Self

Dennis M. Dailey Self

Diane Di Prima Self

Mark Ewert Self

America Ferrera Self - Host

Allen Ginsberg Self (archive footage)

John Giorno Self

James Grauerholtz Self (archive footage)

Grant Hart Self

Patricia Elliott Marvin Self

Robert McColl Self

Barry Miles Self

Thurston Moore Self

Tom Peschio Self

Iggy Pop Self

Genesis P-Orridge Self

Wayne Propst Self

Lee Ranaldo Self

Dean Ripa Self

Ira Silverberg Self

Patti Smith Self

André Leon Talley Self

V. Vale Self

Gus Van Sant Self

Anne Waldman Self (archive footage)

Andy Warhol Self (archive footage)

John Waters Self

Regina Weinreich Self

Peter Weller Self - Narrator

Hal Willner Self

Crew

Yony Leyser director

Yony Leyser writer

Yony Leyser editor

About This Film

Exploring the life and legacy of the countercultural trailblazer William S. Burroughs through interviews with friends, artists, and his admirers. Through a historical lens, the documentary dives into Burroughs' upbringing, drug addiction, the tragic shooting of his wife, and his lasting impact on literature and the arts. Never-before-seen footage is included, as well as deep dives and analysis as to how he became the godfather of the beat generation. The documentary is equal parts personal and informative, with his friends wondering if he ever truly found happiness.