

The Source
Traces the Beats from Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac's meeting in 1944 at Columbia University to the deaths of Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs in 1997. Three actors provide dramatic interpretations of the work of these three writers, and the film chronicles their friendships, their arrival into American consciousness, their travels, frequent parodies, Kerouac's death, and Ginsberg's politicization. Their movement connects with bebop, John Cage's music, abstract expressionism, and living theater. In recent interviews, Ginsberg, Burroughs, Kesey, Ferlinghetti, Mailer, Jerry Garcia, Tom Hayden, Gary Snyder, Ed Sanders, and others measure the Beats' meaning and impact.
TMDB
5.6/10
16 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- $360.9K
- Language
- English
- biography
- writer
- gay theme
- gay artist
Top billed cast











Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- PremiereFestival du film de Sundance23 Jan 1999
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Source released?
- The Source was released on 23 January 1999.
- Where can I watch The Source online?
- The Source is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Source?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Source is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Source?
- The Source holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 16 votes.
- Who directed The Source?
- The Source (1999) was directed by Chuck Workman.
- How long is The Source?
- The Source runs for 1h 28m.











