Chronicles the life of author Jack Kerouac and discusses his experiences growing up during the Depression, his relationship with Allen Ginsberg, and his struggle to overcome alcoholism.
Provides biography and background on mid-twentieth-century writer Jack Kerouac, and analyzes his technique and eleven of his works, showing him in a broader context than his reputation as a Beat Generation icon.
Presents the previously unpublished original scroll edition of Jack Kerouac's novel "On the Road" which Kerouac wrote over a three-week period in 1951 on eight sheets of tracing paper that he taped together to form a 120-foot scroll, and includes the real names of the friends that inspired the book's storyline.
Presents the previously unpublished original scroll edition of Jack Kerouac's novel "On the Road" which Kerouac wrote over a three-week period in 1951 on eight sheets of tracing paper that he taped together to form a 120-foot scroll, and includes the real names of the friends that inspired the book's storyline.
Composer-performer David Amram chronicles his friendship with author Jack Kerouac, discussing how they helped inspire one another through their friendship and work.
