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William S. Burroughs - A Man Within

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William S. Burroughs - A Man Within

Duration 1h, 28m

Featuring never before seen footage as well as exclusive interviews with his closest friends and colleagues. His novel, Naked Lunch, was one of the last books to be banned by the U.S. government. Allen Ginsberg and Norman Mailer testified on behalf of the book. The courts eventually overturned their decision in 1966, ruling that the book had an important social value. It remains one of the most recognized literary works of the 20th century.