Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey

Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey

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1987-03-01

Part documentary, part drama, this film presents the life and work of Jack Kerouac, an American writer with Québec roots who became one of the most important spokesmen for his generation. Intercut with archival footage, photographs and interviews, this film takes apart the heroic myth and even returns to the childhood of the author whose life and work contributed greatly to the cultural, sexual and social revolution of the 1960s.

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Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey

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Part documentary, part drama, this film presents the life and work of Jack Kerouac, an American writer with Québec roots who became one of the most important spokesmen for his generation. Intercut with archival footage, photographs and interviews, this film takes apart the heroic myth and even returns to the childhood of the author whose life and work contributed greatly to the cultural, sexual and social revolution of the 1960s.

Released

1987-03-01

Runtime

55

Director

Herménégilde Chiasson

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Documentary

Language

English

Production

ONF | NFB

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    Albert Belzile

    Albert Belzile
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    Bertholet Charron

    Bertholet Charron
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    Mance Émond

    Mance Émond
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    Carl Helmy

    Carl Helmy
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    Freddy Helmy

    Freddy Helmy
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    Guy Nadon

    Guy Nadon
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    Clarence Poirier

    Clarence Poirier
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    Clarence Poirier

    Clarence Poirier