One of the Beat Generation's most respected writers, William S. Burroughs' intoxicating and tragic life is depicted in "William S Burroughs: A Man Within" (2010). Best known for his novel "Naked Lunch," which was banned in the U.S, his life was just as controversial - everything from his homosexuality to hisdrug addiction to theaccidental murder of his wife. Many creative legends who were inspired by the artist, such as directors John Waters and Gus Van Sant, speakcandidly abouthis life and legacy. Archival footage really brings alive the legend in this commendable tribute to a complicated but eternally fascinating literary figure.
One of the Beat Generation's most respected writers, William S. Burroughs' intoxicating and tragic life is depicted in "William S Burroughs: A Man Within" (2010). Best known for his novel "Naked Lunch," which was banned in the U.S, his life was just as controversial - everything from his homosexuality to hisdrug addiction to theaccidental murder of his wife. Many creative legends who were inspired by the artist, such as directors John Waters and Gus Van Sant, speakcandidly abouthis life and legacy. Archival footage really brings alive the legend in this commendable tribute to a complicated but eternally fascinating literary figure.
