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William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

Oscilloscope Laboratories | Release Date: November 17, 2010

Summary: Featuring never-before-seen 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 P-Orridge, Sonic Youth, Laurie Anderson, Amiri Baraka, Jello Biafra, and David Cronenberg, William S. Burroughs: A Man Within is a probing, yet loving look at the man whose works at once savaged conservative ideals, spawned countercultural movements, and reconfigured 20th century culture. The film is narrated by Peter Weller, with a soundtrack by Patti Smith and Sonic Youth. Burroughs was one of the first writers to break the boundaries of queer and drug culture in the 1950's. His novel Naked Lunch is one of the most recognized and respected literary works of the 20th century and has influenced generations of artists. The intimate documentary breaks the surface of the troubled and brilliant world of one of the greatest authors of all time. (Oscilloscope Laboratories)

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Runtime:	87 min
Production:	BulletProof Film Inc.
Genres:	Documentary
Country:	USA
Language:	English

Director	Credit
Yony Leyser	Director

Writer	Credit
Yony Leyser	Writer

Cast	Credit
Amiri Baraka	Himself
Bill Ayers	Himself
David Cronenberg	Himself
Diane DiPrima	Herself
Fred Aldrich	Himself
Genesis P-Orridge	Himself
George Condo	Himself
Iggy Pop	Himself
Jello Biafra	Himself
Laurie Anderson	Herself
Leonard Magruder	Himself
Patricia Elliott Marvin	Herself
Robert McColl	Himself
Thurston Moore	Himself
Tom Peschio	Himself
Victor Bockris	Himself
Wayne Propst	Himself
William S. Burroughs	Himself

Producer	Credit
Carmine Cervi	Producer
Ilko Davidov	Producer
Scott Crary	Associate Producer
Yony Leyser	Producer