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..

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