William S. Burroughs Commissioner Of Sewers - 1/4

An hour-long interview with author William S. Burroughs in which he expounds on American culture, art and morals.

An informal documentary on Beat/satirical/avant-garde novelist William S. Burroughs, featuring interviews, footage of Burroughs's public readings, and bits of experimental films featuring Burroughs. He discusses literature and other aspects of society.

This documentary on the famed experimental writer, directed by Klaus (DECODER) Maeck, is of value mostly to fans, although it may kindle some interest in the uninitiated. Nowhere near as in-depth as Howard Brookner's BURROUGHS: THE MOVIE, the film focuses on interviews with Burroughs and scenes of him giving public readings, with a concentration on THE WESTERN LANDS. For me, the most memorable bit was Burroughs talking about evolution and space travel. Could have been longer and have more extensive info (I assume Maeck was on a budget), but fans will not really complain.

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[Zeloim23]

The music in the background is fabulous. Is it the Joujouka musicians? If so, what track?

[Mewsinghan]

When is this recorded? Sounds like 70's-80's.

[LetsTakeArideOut]

very good interview always a pleasure

this guy has taught me to say ' fuck you, if you don't like what i do go fuck yourself, my life's mine , could be some dope sniffing junk sucking maggot cock sucker but least im trying to get my life on track '

[GeorgesBarras]

Hilarious man.

[solargesture]

@pigobenis fuck you, now i wont say anything worth shit asshole. what the fuck did you have to say? NOTHING but negative bs. reap what you sow

[RedneckR0nin]

Great post. I love Burroughs and was something new I had not seen from him before.

[english638]

for what its worth "pigobenis" i like this brush with Burroughs. Must start reading him again.

[pigobenis]

I find it sad that that nobody has anything to say about this interview. Very sad.