Howl

(2010)

Synopsis

Allen Ginsberg (James Franco) defends his poem "Howl" from charges of obscenity in this biopic focusing on the famed Beat poet's early life and featuring an animated visualization of the poem by former Ginsberg collaborator Eric Drooker.

Directors

Robert Epstein, Gus Van Sant, Allen Ginsberg, Robert Epstein, Robert Epstein, Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman

Production year

2010

Rating

R

Studio

Oscilloscope Pictures

Runtime

84 minutes

Cast

David Strathairn, Treat Williams, Todd Rotondi, Jon Prescott, Aaron Tveit