The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg(1994)
The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg Synopsis
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.
The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg (1994) is a documentary film directed by Jerry Aronson, released on February 17, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs and Abbie Hoffman. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry Aronson
- Writers:
- Jerry Aronson
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Lerner
- Production:
- American Masters Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg (1994) Trailer
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The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg Cast & Crew
Main cast
Allen Ginsberg
as Self (archive footage)
Jack Kerouac
as Self (archive footage)
William S. Burroughs
as Self
Abbie Hoffman
as Self (archive footage)
Ken Kesey
as Self
William F. Buckley Jr.
as Self
Timothy Leary
as Self
Norman Mailer
as Self
Joan Baez
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jerry Aronson, written by Jerry Aronson.
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The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg online?
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The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg (1994) is available to stream on OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg?
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The main cast of The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg (1994) includes Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs, Abbie Hoffman and Ken Kesey. The film was directed by Jerry Aronson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg released?
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The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg was released on February 17, 1994 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg worth watching?
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The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg (1994) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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