Friday, September 6, 2013

The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg



A Good Introduction To Ginsberg, But Enthusiasts Should Check Out The DVD Instead
Note For Instant Video Release: I've included DVD information here because of how much extra it adds to the experience. If you are looking for material about Ginsberg, it might be worth it for the six hours of bonus extras.

This DVD release of "The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg" might catch your eye if you are a fan of the poet and revolutionary. The film itself premiered as part of the PBS American Masters series in 1994 after its run on the festival circuit in 1993. It has been released in DVD form on different occasions, most recently in 2007 to align with the fiftieth anniversary of "Howl." That 2 disc set combined both the movie feature with over six hours (yes, six) of Bonus features. That edition and the previous ones have been out of print for some time, so Docurama is picking up the mantle and re-releasing the picture. I mention all of this to clarify that this is NOT a new title. You may have seen it and you may already own it. This release is exactly...





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