William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine

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.

Top cast

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John Aes-Nihil

Self

William S. Burroughs

Self

Allen Ginsberg

Self (archive footage)

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David Woodard

Self