This Song for Jack
Originally released in 1983. This Song for Jack is a documentary film. directed by Robert Frank.
Starring William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, and John Clellon Holmes
Synopsis
In 1982, Robert Frank was on hand at the Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado, to film the Jack Kerouac Conference, a 25th-anniversary commemoration of On the Road in which poignantly aging Beats and fellow-traveling authors, activists, and composers (Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Gregory Corso, Michael McClure, Herbert Huncke, Anne Waldman, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Ken Kesey, Abbie Hoffman, David Amram) gathered on a rain-swept Chautauqua porch to recite poetry and raise a glass to their patron saint. Particularly memorable is Frank’s humorous encounter with a group of grizzled and well-lubricated onlookers. — Museum of Modern Art
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1983
42 years ago
User Rating
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Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Song for Jack about?
In 1982, Robert Frank was on hand at the Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado, to film the Jack Kerouac Conference, a 25th-anniversary commemoration of On the Road in which poignantly aging Beats ...
Who directed This Song for Jack?
This Song for Jack was directed by Robert Frank.
When was This Song for Jack released?
This Song for Jack was released on October 1, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in This Song for Jack?
The main cast of This Song for Jack includes William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, John Clellon Holmes, Gregory Corso, Peter Orlovsky.