Video documentary on William S. Burroughs II from 1984
October 22nd - 18 Responses


William Burroughs at home

William S. Burroughs was a troubled, troubled man, as everyone already knows. This documentary, filmed in 1984, follows Burroughs through his daily life, taking a visit back to his hometown as well as meeting Burroughs’ brother Mortimer, and speaking with many of his friends, family and colleagues, discussing their takes on Burroughs’ life and works. Some great interviews and scenes are contained within, from a short interview with William S. Burroughs III (JR), Burroughs’ troubled and estranged son, some great shots of Ginsberg talking with Burroughs about Jack Kerouc (calling him a great writer who wrote some book called “on the route” and became well known), as well as an interesting tour of Burroughs’ New York City “Bunker”, a window-less apartment retreat that actually looked like a nuclear bunker. A choice quote from Burroughs himself: “My whole life has been resistance to the ugly spirit”.

Grab some popcorn, get comfortable and watch the documentary after the jump..



Read more: William S. Burroughs II @ Wikipedia

Read more about
Documentary, Video, William Burroughs, Writing

18 Responses to “Video documentary on William S. Burroughs II from 1984”
Add yours   Follow this discussion  
Delicious this
  1. nudists youtube
    9:10 pm UTC on August 8th, 2010

    Please tell me it worked right? I dont want to sumit it again if i do not have to! Either the blog glitced out or i am an idiot, the second option doesnt surprise me lol. thanks for a great blog!

  2. diy 6 foot wood fence
    11:41 pm UTC on August 8th, 2010

    I truly loved this brilliant article. Please continue this awesome work. Regards, Duyq.

  3. how to lose stomach fat fast
    3:58 am UTC on August 9th, 2010

    Hi buddy, your blog’s design is simple and clean and i like it. Your blog posts are superb. Please keep them coming. Greets!!!

  4. farmville experience hack
    6:08 am UTC on August 9th, 2010

    Hey admin, very informative blog post! Pleasee continue this awesome work..

  5. How to save america
    4:06 pm UTC on August 9th, 2010

    I can’t but agree.I always wanted to write in my site something like that but I guess you’r faster.

  6. how to get medals in evony
    6:01 pm UTC on August 9th, 2010

    Such a well written post.. Thnkx for sharing this post!

  7. how to get much gold in mining in wow
    11:13 pm UTC on August 10th, 2010

    This site is a walk-through for all the information you wanted about this and didn’t know who to ask. Look here, and you’ll definitely find it.

  8. fastest way steps to get over a breakup
    3:22 am UTC on August 11th, 2010

    Such a well written post.. Thnkx for sharing this post!

  9. replica watches
    9:55 pm UTC on August 26th, 2010

    Thanks for your visiting this http://www.glamour-watch.com/replica-pen online store,It is a good idea for getting your desired Replica Watches or Replica Rolex. we are a professional,loyal and reliable store for your need Swiss Replica Watches.

  10. Brook Kucan
    12:36 pm UTC on August 31st, 2010

    There are many beautiful women in the world, in the end the country’s beauty which is most compelling? I recently found a cell phone a lot of beautiful sites, I share this web site points everyone.Hot Girls Free Pics

  11. last minute flights las vegas
    1:02 pm UTC on August 31st, 2010
  12. Xenical
    5:55 pm UTC on August 31st, 2010

    paris hilton was busted with cocaine haha servers her right

  13. novel notes
    10:31 pm UTC on September 2nd, 2010

    Aw, this was a really quality post. In theory I’d like to write like this too – taking time and real effort to make a good article… but what can I say… I procrastinate alot and never seem to get something done.

  14. lawn mower maintenance
    5:06 am UTC on September 4th, 2010

    Please tell me it worked right? I dont want to sumit it again if i do not have to! Either the blog glitced out or i am an idiot, the second option doesnt surprise me lol. thanks for a great blog!

  15. cupcakes decorating
    12:29 am UTC on September 5th, 2010

    Aw, this was a really quality post. In theory I’d like to write like this too – taking time and real effort to make a good article… but what can I say… I procrastinate alot and never seem to get something done.

  16. learn golf swing
    6:23 pm UTC on September 5th, 2010

    Please tell me it worked right? I dont want to sumit it again if i do not have to! Either the blog glitced out or i am an idiot, the second option doesnt surprise me lol. thanks for a great blog!

  17. great best man speeches
    8:44 pm UTC on September 5th, 2010

    Usually I do not post on blogs, but I would like to say that this article really forced me to do so! Thanks, really nice article.

  18. Particia Stepp
    8:07 pm UTC on December 13th, 2010

    I am on the 1st day of a auto detox diet plan. I haven’t had a affair to eat all day and I’m STARVING!! I cannot appreciate how individuals say that they did not feel athirst assuming this. I’m aswell a bit anemic and all-a-quiver and like I said, this is alone the antecedent day. I’m not a ample alone or huge eater either. I’m not assertive how diffuse I wil last. At the accomplishment of the day I am craving myself which can’t be an accomplished thing. I’ll try to stick at it though, I’m just acquisitive that the blackout and weakness is traveling to abandon or I will not accept the adeptness to apply on my plan on Monday.