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Howl (2010)

Drama
86 min.
Release Date
September 24, 2010 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
January 4, 2011 (Buy on Amazon)
Running Time
86 minutes
MPAA Rating
Not Rated

Documentarians Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman will make their narrative writing, producing and directing debut with the 1950s-era tale, focusing on the obscenity trial launched to censor Ginsberg's groundbreaking book-length poem. The pair were approached by the Allen Ginsberg Trust to make a film commemorating the 50th anniversary of "Howl."

Among the real-life characters featured in the film are prosecuting attorney Ralph McIntosh (Strathairn), Judge Clayton Horn (Alda), prosecution witness Professor David Kirk (Daniels), radio personality... Full synopsis »

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James Franco is an actor of many faces. Best known for his bland performances as Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man movies, Franco is one of the most dynamic actors working today. He played a gay activist in Milk, won a Golden Globe portraying James Dean, was nominated for another for playing a funny stoner in Pineapple Express and most recently wowed audiences as a man trapped by a boulder in 127 Hours. Full movie review »
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