
A "film poem" that focuses on the Beat poetry scene of the late 1950s.
Directed by Philomene Long, The Beats: An Existential Comedy leans on a strong ensemble — Shirley Clarke, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsberg — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1980.
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