The Source
Storyline
Traces the Beats from Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac's meeting in 1944 at Columbia University to the deaths of Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs in 1997. Three actors provide dramatic interpretations of the work of these three writers, and the film chronicles their friendships, their arrival into American consciousness, their travels, frequent parodies, Kerouac's death, and Ginsberg's politicization. Their movement connects with bebop, John Cage's music, abstract expressionism, and living theater. In recent interviews, Ginsberg, Burroughs, Kesey, Ferlinghetti, Mailer, Jerry Garcia, Tom Hayden, Gary Snyder, Ed Sanders, and others measure the Beats' meaning and impact.
Box Office
$0M
Keywords
Production
ThirteenCast
Videos & Trailers
Reviews
Loading reviews...
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Source released?+
The Source was released on January 23, 1999.
Who directed The Source?+
The Source was directed by Chuck Workman.
Who stars in The Source?+
The main cast of The Source includes Johnny Depp, Dennis Hopper, John Turturro, Allen Ginsberg.
How long is The Source?+
The Source has a runtime of 1h 28m.
What genre is The Source?+
The Source is classified as Documentary, History.
What is the rating of The Source?+
The Source has an average audience rating of 5.4 out of 10, based on 14 votes.
How to watch The Source online?+
The Source (1999) is not yet confirmed on a major streaming platform. Its OTT release and where to watch it online will be updated here as soon as streaming details are announced.
Is The Source available on any streaming platform?+
The Source is not available on streaming platforms yet. We track its OTT and streaming release, so check back for updates on where it will be available online.
What is the OTT release date of The Source?+
The Source had its theatrical/initial release on January 23, 1999. Its OTT (streaming) release date will be listed here once a platform confirms it.
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
2018
Howard
2018
Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life
2017
I Am Heath Ledger
2017
Welcome to Chechnya
2020
The Celluloid Closet
1996
Gilbert
2017
Supersonic
2016
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
2019
Being James Bond
2021
Everybody’s Everything
2019
For the Love of Spock
2016
The Miracle Worker
1962
The Queen
2006
Madonna, 40 ans de tubes et de scandales
2023
Framing Britney Spears
2021
A Brief History of Time
1991
Raging Bull
1980
Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird
2024
Thomas Hart Benton
1989
Viva Zapata!
1952
Michael Collins
1996
I Trollkarlens hatt
2015
The Two Loves of Anthony Trollope
2004