William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
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
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.