The Beat Generation: An American Dream

An investigation of the Beat Generation

6.2(5)19871h 26m0

Using original film clips and interviews, this film illustrates the 1950s social movement termed the Beat Generation. Disillusioned with post-World War II America, Beat Generation writers and painters came together because they felt mainstream America was becoming out of touch with humanity and the individual. In their interviews, characters such as Allen Ginsberg, Neal Cassady, Jack Kerouac, and Gregory Corso express their disdain for a society that defines success and happiness in terms of superior technology, cars, and clothing. Those individuals discuss the false conventionality of society and the dangerous world of shock treatments and conformity in which they found themselves. Their goal is to redefine this world to reflect the endless possibilities that characterize America.

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    6.2/10

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Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
English

Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical29 Sept 1987

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When was The Beat Generation: An American Dream released?
The Beat Generation: An American Dream was released on 29 September 1987.
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The Beat Generation: An American Dream holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 5 votes.
Who directed The Beat Generation: An American Dream?
The Beat Generation: An American Dream (1987) was directed by Janet Forman.
How long is The Beat Generation: An American Dream?
The Beat Generation: An American Dream runs for 1h 26m.

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