by Eleanor Mannikka
synopsis
In this romantic, sentimental homage to America's well-known Beat writer Jack Kerouac, director John Antonelli combines readings from Kerouac's works, footage of the writer with figures such as Steve Allen and William Buckley, views of his home and favorite locales, commentary by fellow writers like the late Allen Ginsberg, and scenes in which Jack Coulter takes the role of Kerouac. A jazz score enhances this docudrama.
characteristics
- Writing
- Author
- Performer
- Performance
- Observations
- Poet
- Spirit
- Techniques
- Life
- Reading [recitation]
- Interview
- Beatnik
- Beat-Generation
- Archival-footage
- Creation
