William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine(2015)
William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine Synopsis
Jon Aes-Nihil's experimental documentary about iconic Beat author William S. Burroughs' experiences using a stroboscopic device, known as the dream machine, which simulates the electric pulses of the human brain to elicit hallucinations and dream-like imagery while the user's eyes are closed.
William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine (2015) is a documentary film directed by John Aes-Nihil, released on April 14, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars John Aes-Nihil, William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and David Woodard.
- Director:
- John Aes-Nihil
- Producers:
- John Aes-Nihil
- Production:
- Aes-Nihil Productions
- Status:
- Released
William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Aes-Nihil
John Aes-Nihil
as Self
William S. Burroughs
as Self
Allen Ginsberg
as Self (archive footage)
- David Woodard
David Woodard
as Self
Key crew
Directed by John Aes-Nihil, produced by John Aes-Nihil.
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William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine online?
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William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine (2015) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine?
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The main cast of William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine (2015) includes John Aes-Nihil, William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and David Woodard. The film was directed by John Aes-Nihil. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine released?
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William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine was released on April 14, 2015 and runs for 1h 5m.