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Burroughs: The Movie

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 06/20/2018
3/4
Burroughs is a documentary portrait of a man who was willing to try everything, and who has so far survived everything. The one thing you miss in the film is the sound of laughter. Go to Full Review Kaleem Aftab Independent (UK) 05/15/2018
One of the most intimate and intriguing portraits of the iconic author... This is no hagiography, with Burroughs captured at his inimitable best and cranky worst. Go to Full Review Tom Long Detroit News 04/10/2015
B
There is probably a better, more complete film to be made about Burroughs someday, but it will likely contain parts of this film that are irreplaceable. Go to Full Review Jordan M. Smith IONCINEMA.com 10/20/2020
3/5
Brookner's film may not be worthy of the gods, but its certainly a heartfelt portrait of a man who seemed at odds expressing his own emotions beyond the violence inherent in typewriting. Go to Full Review Lucy Sante The New York Review of Books 06/15/2018
Meticulous and entertaining... Go to Full Review Christopher Machell CineVue 07/11/2016
4/5
An oft-moving portrayal of one of literature's most prominent voices, an intimate and humanising account of a legend of twentieth-century American culture. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/11/2015 Lost, but now is found. Good. See more 11/17/2014 Insightful documentary from the mouth of the man himself. A ton of interviews and clips of Burroughs being Burroughs, great little anecdotes of his friendships and some really raw footage of Burroughs in his element- aka fucked up and messing with guns. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Howard Brookner

Director

William Lee

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William S. Burroughs Jr.

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Allen Ginsberg

Actor

Patti Smith

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Director
Howard Brookner