William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

Stefan Drees

It's a very recommendable movie, making good use of historic audio and video material, joins it with a biographical narration and shows how influental Burroughs' works have been especially during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. But for my taste it is too much based on anecdotes from people who like to hear themselves talk.

gea*

Started off strong but ended with more focus on others rather than Burroughs himself. Could of done without some of the interviews. Too much repetition in what was being said. Felt they could of focused more on his work than his influence in music.

Zac Weber

This documentary accurately places Burroughs in the context of post-WWII cultural history. The anecdotal evidence portrays the author as a man of strong, but sometimes conflicting convictions. While the film dragged towards the end, those interested in the Beat Generation will find it worth their time. Afterwards, a desire to read more of Burroughs' work is unavoidable.

N. C.

thrilling, completely thrilling. Burroughs: a man that passed through generations and generations motivating, inspiring them. But a man, like others men that discovered that 'love is the answer' anyway.

Andris

I like Burroughs' work and he certainly was an interesting character but i thought this documentary was kind of boring especially because most of the interviewees were just bad. They had hardly anything interesting to say and some of them even said some quite stupid things.

Jimmi HRS

A fantastic introduction to the man that has had such a gigantic influence not only on western literature, music and film of the 20th century, but even today. Burroughs was a true literary outlaw, so obsessed with the deconstruction of labels and social constructs he didn't even recognise himself as being part of the his own movement. A movement that everyone would agree he pioneered.

Weston Campbell

Certainly interesting, but largely forgoes exploration of Burroughs' work in favor of anecdotal stories from celebrities and a rehashed effort to place him into a cultural history which he himself rejected (though this is admitted in the film). The result may be a good primer for anyone unfamiliar with Burroughs, but nothing new for the initiated.

André Custodio

I'll never eat Thankgiving turkey the same way again. Loved this. In my humble opinion, it doesn't get more American than Burroughs. He's a true rebel spirit.