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Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey
DramaDocumentary

JACK KEROUAC'S ROAD: A FRANCO-AMERICAN ODYSSEY

"A look at the life and work of Jack Kerouac."

19870h 55m8.5 TMDb

Directed by Herménégilde Chiasson

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Part documentary, part drama, this film presents the life and work of Jack Kerouac, an American writer with Québec roots who became one of the most important spokesmen for his generation. Intercut with archival footage, photographs and interviews, this film takes apart the heroic myth and even returns to the childhood of the author whose life and work contributed greatly to the cultural, sexual and social revolution of the 1960s.

Cast

Albert Belzile

Albert Belzile

Bertholet Charron

Bertholet Charron

Mance Émond

Mance Émond

Carl Helmy

Carl Helmy

Freddy Helmy

Freddy Helmy

Guy Nadon

Guy Nadon

Clarence Poirier

Clarence Poirier

Clarence Poirier

Clarence Poirier

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion8.1
Complexity7.2
Humor6
Realism9.8
Action5
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • people who enjoy learning through film
  • cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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