Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit
Synopsis
This is a video record of the Buddhist Wake ceremony at Allen Ginsberg's apartment. You see Allen, now asleep forever, in his bed; some of his close friends; and the wrapping up and removal of Allen's body from the apartment. You hear Jonas' description of his last conversation with Allen, three days earlier. You see the final farewell at the Buddhist temple, 118 West 22nd Street, New York City, and some of his close friends: Patti Smith, Gregory Corso, LeRoy Jones-Baraka, Hiro Yamagata, Anne Waldman, and many others.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 3, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonas Mekas
- Original Title
- Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit about?
This is a video record of the Buddhist Wake ceremony at Allen Ginsberg's apartment. You see Allen, now asleep forever, in his bed; some of his close friends; and the wrapping up and removal of Allen's body from the apartment. You hear Jonas' description of his last conversation with Allen, three days earlier. You see the final farewell at the Buddhist temple, 118 West 22nd Street, New York City, and some of his close friends: Patti Smith, Gregory Corso, LeRoy Jones-Baraka, Hiro Yamagata, Anne Waldman, and many others.
Who directed Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit?
Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit was directed by Jonas Mekas.
Who stars in Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit?
The principal cast of Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit includes Gregory Corso, Allen Ginsberg, Jonas Mekas, Patti Smith, Amiri Baraka.
When was Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit released and how long is it?
Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit?
Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).