William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

Paul and Wade

This man's story provides a remarkable entrée to the sixties generation, in truth to the whole century. I already knew his work and a lot about his life, but learned a lot more from this film. In the end, a courageous life, remarkably unconventional yet in some ways intellectually quite rigorous. The film captures it well.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Christofer Pierson

Thoroughly engrossing from beginning to end. Wonderful stories from the people who knew Burroughs best, put in a beautiful, imaginatively filmed (and animated) setting. Lights the mind on fire.

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.

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.