Movies like Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation

20 movies like Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation, ordered by similarity : Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles(2019), What Happened to Kerouac?(1986), Ballet 422(2014), Here to Be Heard: The Story of the Slits(2017), Easy Riders, Raging Bulls(2003), Everything: The Real Thing Story(2019), Knock Down the House(2019), Jane Fonda in Five Acts(2018), The Gleaners and I(2000), Make It Funky!(2005), Super Duper Alice Cooper(2014), Scott Walker: 30 Century Man(2006) ...

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Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation

Filmmaker Chuck Workman charts the achievements of Beat notables Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Neal Cassady.

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Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles

The origin story behind one of Broadway's most beloved musicals, Fiddler on The Roof, and its creative roots in early 1960s New York, when "tradition" was on the wane as gender roles, sexuality, race relations and religion were evolving.

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What Happened to Kerouac?

Documentary explore the unfulfilled promise of Beat Generation icon Jack Kerouac, covering the period from the publication of his notorious novel On the Road in 1957 to his alcohol-related death 12 years later.

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Ballet 422

From first rehearsal to world premiere, Ballet 422 takes us backstage at New York City Ballet as emerging choreographer Justin Peck crafts a new work.

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Here to Be Heard: The Story of the Slits

The tale of the formation, journey and end of the seminal Punk/Reggae band The Slits.

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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls

A look at 1970s Hollywood when it was known as New Hollywood, and the director was the star of the movie.

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Everything: The Real Thing Story

Dubbed 'the black Beatles' by the British tabloids, the 'other' four lads from Liverpool recount their incredible story from the tough streets of Toxteth to the bright lights of New York.

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Knock Down the House

A look at the people involved with various political campaigns during the 2018 U.S. congressional election.

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Jane Fonda in Five Acts

A look at the life, work, activism and controversies of actress and fitness tycoon, Jane Fonda.

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The Gleaners and I

Varda films and interviews gleaners in France in all forms, from those picking fields after the harvest to those scouring the dumpsters of Paris.

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Make It Funky!

MAKE IT FUNKY! tells the story of New Orleans through words, sound and picture in this extraordinary documentary featuring the best of New Orleans' musicians, plus special guests Ahmet Ertegun, Bonnie Raitt, and Keith Richards.

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Super Duper Alice Cooper

Super Duper Alice Cooper is the twisted tale of a teenage Dr Jekyll whose rock n roll Mr Hyde almost kills him. It is the story of Vincent Furnier, preacher's son, who struck fear into the ... See full summary »

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Scott Walker: 30 Century Man

A documentary on the influential musician Scott Walker.

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Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures

The career and life of Stanley Kubrick is explored through pictures, clips from his films, his old home movies, comments from his colleagues and a narration by Tom Cruise.

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Superstar

Filmmaker Chuck Workman profiles pop artist Andy Warhol through interviews with friends and colleagues.

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Mad Hot Ballroom

The students of several New York City elementary schools learn ballroom dancing and compete in a city wide dance competition.

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Women Art Revolution

Through intimate interviews, provocative art, and rare, historical film and video footage, this feature documentary reveals how art addressing political consequences of discrimination and ... See full summary »

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Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George's Creators

A documentary film exploring the extraordinary lives of Hans and Margret Rey, the authors of the beloved Curious George children's books.

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Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth

Comedian Lenny Bruce struck a subversive chord in an era of change in America. After getting his start as a conventional stand-up comic, Bruce's increasingly iconoclastic act transformed ... See full summary »

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Midnight Return: The Story of Billy Hayes and Turkey

The documentary "Midnight Return" explores the enduring and emotional power of film as seen through the lens of the blockbuster success Midnight Express (1978).

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Johnny Cash's America

This documentary combines archival footage and interviews to examine the life of one of music's most universal legends, Johnny Cash. The film recounts the events of Cash's life, from his poor beginnings to his celebrity and his battle with drugs. It also delves into how Cash addressed the issues of his day and evolved to be both a patriot and a social activist. Many famous fans of Cash, including... See full summary »

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