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Burroughs: The Movie
Burroughs: The Movie
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BURROUGHS: THE MOVIE

Directed by Howard Brookner
United States, 1983
Documentary

Synopsis

In 1978, NYU student Howard Brookner decided to make his thesis film a documentary about Beat author William S Burroughs. With two fellow students (future directors Tom DiCillo and Jim Jarmusch), he followed the legendary writer around to discover what made him tick.

Synopsis

In 1978, NYU student Howard Brookner decided to make his thesis film a documentary about Beat author William S Burroughs. With two fellow students (future directors Tom DiCillo and Jim Jarmusch), he followed the legendary writer around to discover what made him tick.