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    Written September 30, 2010

    Howl

    by ChrisNYC

    Excellent film about the writing of the famous poem and the immediate impact on its times vis a vis the obscenity trial relating to its publication. James Franco does a remarkable transformation. If you love the poem, you will love this film. If you know of the poem, but don't know it well, a great intro.

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    Written October 16, 2010

    Howl

    by mghaft

    Unique film. Highly recommend it. James Franco was very good and the animation was really great and tracked the poem so well. You will understand Allen Ginsberg very well after seeing this film , to say nothing of his epic work Howl.

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    Written March 20, 2011

    Must See for Poetry Buffs

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    Before considering this film, READ ALLEN GINSBERG'S HOWL. Even if you find it difficult and undigestable, it will provide some background and understanding to this film. The movie that stars James Franco (portraying Allen Ginsberg) is not so much a biography of the poet, as it is an examination of the creation of one of the generation's greatest and most conterversal poems. It is a very visual experience, and begs the greatest question of literature: is there a line for censorship?

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    Written August 23, 2010
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    Written October 26, 2010
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sashiwapang Watched Howl, based on Allen Ginsberg's famous poem. I've read Kerouac's On the Road. Just trying to understand the Beat Generation

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Closing_Act For some reason, I was reminded of the movie "Howl" and the discussion on obscenity in the film... s/o to #JamesFranco for doing that movie.

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