The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg

The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg

1994 · 83 min · ★ 5.7 · Documentary

Visionary, radical, spiritual seeker, renowned poet, founding member of a major literary movement, champion of human rights, Buddhist, political activist and teacher. Extensive archival footage, interviews, and home movies cover Allen Ginsberg's life, activism, and influence on American culture through the Beat era, the 1960s, and beyond.

Directed by Jerry Aronson · Written by Jerry Aronson

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