William S. Burroughs: A Man Within

A prominent member of the Beat Generation, William S. Burroughs was one of the first writers to break the boundaries of 20th century literature. Addressing queer and drug culture in the 1950s, his novel Naked Lunch became one of the most recognised and respected of contemporary literary works, and has influenced generations of artists. Narrated by Peter Weller and featuring never-before-seen archival footage of Burroughs, as well as exclusive interviews with colleagues and confidants including John Waters, Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, Gus Van Sant, Sonic Youth and David Cronenberg, Yony Leyser's William S. Burroughs: A Man Within is a probing look at the man whose works at once savaged conservative ideals, spawned counter-cultural movements, and reconfigured 20th century culture.