Burroughs: the Movie (1983) by Howard Brookner restoration and re-release campaign

Project to restore and re-release the first long feature documentary about iconic writer William S. Burroughs, one of the most radically subversive literary figures of the 20th century and Godfather to the Beat poets such as Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, after decades of being out of print. Directed by Howard Brookner (who died of AIDS in 1989 after making 3 films). Sound by Jim Jarmusch. Camera by Tom DiCillo. Burroughs: the Movie (1983) features William S. Burroughs along with Patti Smith, Allen Ginsberg, Brion Gysin, Francis Bacon, John Giorno, James Grauerholz, Lauren Hutton, and Terry Southern. to learn more and help support this project visit it on Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/p... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12... Twitter: @HowardBrookner Facebook:   / burroughsthemovie