Documentary · 2015 · 1h 5m

William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine

Director

John Aes-Nihil

Cast

John Aes-Nihil as Self William S. Burroughs as Self Allen Ginsberg as Self (archive footage) David Woodard as Self

Crew

Charles M. Kerper — Editor Jason Majik — Editor John Aes-Nihil — Producer

Synopsis

Jon Aes-Nihil's experimental documentary about iconic Beat author William S. Burroughs' experiences using a stroboscopic device, known as the dream machine, which simulates the electric pulses of the human brain to elicit hallucinations and dream-like imagery while the user's eyes are closed.

Key Collaborators

John Aes-Nihil Director Charles M. Kerper Editor Jason Majik Editor John Aes-Nihil Producer

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