Movie Description

On the Road to Desolation

On the Road to Desolation

(1997)

Overview

Andrew O'Hagan looks at a critical point in the life of Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac. In 1956 he spent spent 63 soul-searching days as a fire-watcher on Washington state's Desolation Peak. After this stint he was never the same creative force again.

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Original TitleOn the Road to Desolation

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1997-10-11

Original Language

Runtime 00h 50m

Genres

  • Documentary
  • History