One fascinating tribute.
William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
2010 · 1h 28m · Not Rated
Documentary
Directed by
Yony Leyser
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William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
Overview
A riveting and emotional journey into the world of writer William S. Burroughs, a man considered as cold as an iceberg on a winter night.
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Top critics, in their words
Mostly, "A Man Within'' is a breezily stylized, very enjoyable trot through the writer's life, theme by theme, era by era.
There is not a word or image wasted in a documentary you wish ran an extra half-hour beyond its condensed 90 minutes.
Leyser's collation of interviews and stock footage is polished enough to effectively perpetuate the Burroughs legend.
At a mere 88 minutes, it feels a bit glancing. But as an introduction or refresher course, it gets the job done.
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