The Source
- Documentary
- History
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.
When does The Source come out?
Where to watch
Streaming availability in United States
United StatesNot available on any tracked streaming service in United States right now.
Available in: Canada · United Kingdom · GG · United States
Availability varies by country. A VPN can let you watch content licensed in another region, though most streaming services prohibit it in their terms of service. Use at your own discretion. Contains affiliate links.
In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Festival / premiere in United States
Theatrical dates from TMDB. Cinema chain links go to the official websites for showtimes and bookings — check there for the actual showtimes near you.
Rent or buy
Digital purchase & rental in United States
Where to watch The Source by country
United Kingdom
Greece
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Canada
Australia
BrazilTop cast
Follow an actor to track their next projects
Johnny DeppJack Kerouac
Dennis HopperWilliam S. Burroughs
John TurturroAllen Ginsberg
Allen GinsbergSelf (archive footage)
William S. BurroughsSelf (archive footage)
Philip GlassSelf- Robert CreeleySelf
- Ann ChartersSelf
- George SteadeSelf
David AmramSelf- Ed SandersSelf
- Gregory CorsoSelf
- Kyle RoderickSelf
- Lawrence FerlinghettiSelf
Ken KeseySelf
Trailer
The Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation
Related & spin-offs
Other titles fans of The Source tend to follow.
The Source — frequently asked
When does The Source come out?
The Source releases on January 23, 1999 in theaters. The date is confirmed.
Is The Source's release date confirmed?
Yes. The Source's release date is confirmed.
Where can I watch The Source?
Streaming and rental availability for The Source varies by country. StreamCal tracks where to watch this movie across every major service in your region.
Comments(0)
No comments yet. Be the first.