Release Date
September 24, 2010 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
January 4, 2011 (Buy on Amazon)
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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 »
MOVIE REVIEW
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 »
