Lerner, Richard; McAdams, Lewis (Kerouac, Jack)

What Happened To Kerouac?: The Jack Kerouac Story (DVD)

Orpington, UK: Delta Music Plc, 2005. First Edition. “What is that feeling when you're driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? - it's the too-huge world vaulting us, and it's good-bye. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies.”--Jack Kerouac, On The Road. Offered today is the 2005 DVD release of What Happened to Kerouac?: The Jack Kerouac Story. Originally released in 1986, the documentary analyzes the meteoric rise and demise of the Beat Generation titan, Jack Kerouac (1922-1969). Directed by two documentarians with a long-standing love & admiration for Kerouac, Richard Lerner and Lewis McAdams, What Happened to Kerouac is a lovingly constructed tapestry of the great writer’s life. As the back cover of the DVD case states: “Following a critically acclaimed theatrical release, this documentary charts the rise and fall of Jack Kerouac: legendary author of On The Road, poet, drifter and heart and mind of the Beat Generation. Featuring rare interviews with his contemporaries Steve Allen, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs & Gregory Corso, this programme explores the man behind the myth. His words touched the restless souls of the fifties, which in turn led him down the path to his own destruction. Set to the jazz of Thelonious Monk with a special appearance by Charlie Parker in his only film clip, this mesmerising film takes Kerouac beyond his well documented weakness for alcohol, to reveal “what happened” when fame was thrust upon an essentially reticent man and artist.” An incredibly insightful and intimate documentary about one of the greatest writers America has produced. From the collection of Kevin Ring, editor-publisher of & contributor to Beat Scene magazine & other indispensable productions (many available here), & our good friend in the UK. DVD. First Edition Thus. DVD in as new condition with no visible wear; DVD Case in very fine condition with slight warping to outer plastic laminate pouch, and slight wear to fine edges. Very Fine. [Item #8003]

Price: $50.00