Movie Description
Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit
(1997)Overview
This is a video record of the Buddhist Wake ceremony at Allen Ginsberg's apartment. You see Allen, now asleep forever, in his bed; some of his close friends; and the wrapping up and removal of Allen's body from the apartment. You hear Jonas' description of his last conversation with Allen, three days earlier. You see the final farewell at the Buddhist temple, 118 West 22nd Street, New York City, and some of his close friends: Patti Smith, Gregory Corso, LeRoy Jones-Baraka, Hiro Yamagata, Anne Waldman, and many others.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jonas Mekas
- Editor : Jonas Mekas
- Cast : Gregory Corso,Allen Ginsberg,Jonas Mekas,Patti Smith,Amiri Baraka
Cast
Himself
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Himself
Herself
Himself (as LeRoy Jones-Baraka)
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Facts
Original TitleScenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit
Status Released
Release Information
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1997-07-03
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 07m
Genres
- Documentary
