Other Beat Films
There are many films that center on Beats; I have just chosen a few to quickly highlight.
Beat (2002)
This film is about William Burroughs, his wife, their relationship and its tragic end - starring Kiefer Sutherland as William Burroughs, Courtney Love as Joan Burroughs, Ron Livingston as Allen Ginsberg and Daniel Martinez as Jack Kerouac.
Heart Beat (1980)
This film is about the relationships between Neal Cassady, Carolyn Cassady and Jack Kerouac - starring Nick Nolte as Neal Cassady, Sissy Spacek as Carolyn Cassady and John Heard as Jack Kerouac.
Kill Your Darlings (2013)
This film is about the murder of David Kammerer - starring Daniel Radcliffe as Allen Ginsberg, Daniel DeHaan as Lucien Caar, Jack Huston as Jack Kerouac, and Michael C. Hall as David Kammerer.