Howl

It's San Francisco in 1957, and an American masterpiece is put on trial. Howl, the film, recounts this dark moment using three interwoven threads: the tumultuous life events that led a young Allen Ginsberg to find his true voice as an artist, society's reaction (the obscenity trial), and mind-expanding animation that echoes the startling originality of the poem itself. All three coalesce in a genre-bending hybrid that brilliantly captures a pivotal moment-the birth of a counterculture.

Tagline

“The Obscenity Trial That Started a Revolution. The Poem That Rocked a Generation.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Jeffrey Friedman

Original Language

EN

What is Howl about?

It's San Francisco in 1957, and an American masterpiece is put on trial. Howl, the film, recounts this dark moment using three interwoven threads: the tumultuous life events that led a young Allen Ginsberg to find his true voice as an artist, society's reaction (the obscenity trial), and mind-expanding animation that echoes the startling originality of the poem itself. All three coalesce in a genre-bending hybrid that brilliantly captures a pivotal moment-the birth of a counterculture.

Who directed Howl?

Howl was directed by Jeffrey Friedman.

When was Howl released?

Howl was released on August 26, 2010.

How long is Howl?

Howl has a runtime of 1h 24m.

Where can I track Howl?

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