Overview
The Source is a 1999 documentary film directed by Chuck Workman.
Summary
The film is about the Beat Generation (which originated in the 1940s) and its impact on the counterculture movements from the 1960s-70s onwardsand features appearances by Johnny Depp, Dennis Hopper, and John Turturro each reciting one writer's work (as with Turturro reciting Howl) to another intermixed with archival stock footage and excerpts from various films and shows like Jeopardy (where an entire category is dedicated to the Beats).
Reception
The film received positive acclaim with an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Janet Maslin of The New York Times praised the film, stating:
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