A riveting and emotional journey into the world of writer William S. Burroughs, a man considered as cold as an iceberg on a winter night.
Acting
Peter Weller's narration drips with reverent gravel.
Direction
Leyser lets legends speak, then gets out of their way.
Production
Rare archival footage that feels like stolen time.
Director
Yony Leyser
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Burroughs' actual gun from the William Tell incident was displayed in the film but its current whereabouts are unknown; some collectors claim ownership of multiple conflicting 'authentic' pieces.
The documentary helped spark a minor Burroughs revival in the 2010s, with Thom Yorke and others citing his cut-up technique as influence on their work.
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