Obscene

2008 NR 1h 37m 7.2

A look at the life and work of American publisher Barney Rosset, who struggled to bring controversial works like "Tropic of Cancer" and "Naked Lunch" to publication.

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Main Cast

John Rechy John Rechy

Appearances

Barney Rosset Barney Rosset
Amiri Baraka Amiri Baraka
William S. Burroughs William S. Burroughs
Jim Carroll Jim Carroll
Lawrence Ferlinghetti Lawrence Ferlinghetti
John Sayles John Sayles
Gore Vidal Gore Vidal
John Waters John Waters
Lenny Bruce Lenny Bruce
Al Goldstein Al Goldstein
Erica Jong Erica Jong
Ray Manzarek Ray Manzarek

Creators

Neil Ortenberg Neil Ortenberg Director
Daniel O'Connor Daniel O'Connor Director

Info about Obscene

Studio(s): Oscilloscope

Originally Released: United States on Sep 26, 2008

Box Office Gross: $29.00

Genres: Biography, Documentary

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