William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

Name: William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
Director: Yoni Leyser
Released: 2009

Yoni Leyser 2009

The film features never before seen footage of William S. Burroughs, as well as exclusive interviews with his closest friends and colleagues including John Waters, Genesis P-Orridge, Laurie Anderson, Peter Weller, David Cronenberg, Iggy Pop, Gus Van Sant and soundtrack by Sonic Youth. Burroughs was one of the first writers to cross the boundaries of queer and drug culture in the 1950s. He has influenced generations of artists.
This extremely personal documentary breaks the surface of the troubled and brilliant world of one of the greatest authors of all time.

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Running Time:

54/89 min.

Spoken Languages:

English

Directors:

Yoni Leyser

Producers:

Yony Leyser, Carmine Cervi, Ilko Davidov

Cinematographers:

Eric Burton

Editors:

Ilko Davidov

Production Companies:

Yonilizer Productions LLC

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Film Journal International

Everything you need to know about a pioneering writer who took individuality to its furthest extremes.
San Francisco Chronicle

One fascinating tribute.
Slant Magazine

The documentary persuasively argues that Burrough's most dangerous addiction might have been the refusal of love.
The New York Times

There is not a word or image wasted in a documentary you wish ran an extra half-hour beyond its condensed 90 minutes.
Video Librarian

Never-before-seen archival footage of Burroughs (with Allen Ginsberg, Andy Warhol, and others) completes this fine portrait of the artist… Reccomended.

Festival Participation

Viennale - 2010
Chicago International Music and Movies Festival - 2010
Oldenburg Film Festival - 2010
Frameline Film Festival - 2010
London Film Festival - 2010
Seattle International Film Festival - 2010
Sao Paulo International Film Festival - 2010
Slamdance Film Festival - 2010
Sarasota International Film Festival - 2010
Maryland Film Festival - 2010

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