William S. Burroughs Shoots Shakespeare

Even at the age of 81, the Beat writer William S. Burroughs was still resisting literary convention. This footage was shot in Lawrence, Kansas, just two years before his death in 1997.

Related Content:

Gus Van Sant Adapts William S. Burroughs: An Early 16mm Short

William S. Burroughs Reads His First Novel, Junky

William S. Burroughs’ “The Thanksgiving Prayer,” Shot by Gus Van Sant


by | Permalink | Comments (3) |

Support Open Culture

We’re hoping to rely on our loyal readers rather than erratic ads. To support Open Culture’s educational mission, please consider making a donation. We accept PayPal, Venmo (@openculture), Patreon and Crypto! Please find all options here. We thank you!


Comments (3)
You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.

Leave a Reply

Quantcast
Open Culture was founded by Dan Colman.