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The Beat Hotel

In the vibrant Latin Quarter of 1950s Paris, a humble hotel served as a sanctuary for a group of innovative artists seeking creative freedom from the constraints of American society and censorship. This eclectic gathering place became a hotbed of Beat Generation literature, giving rise to some of...

In the vibrant Latin Quarter of Paris in 1957, a humble hotel became a sanctuary for a group of artists seeking freedom from the constraints of American society. This unassuming haven soon transformed into the epicenter of the Beat movement, spawning some of the era's most influential literary works.

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Originally Released: United States, Mar 30, 2012

Genres:Biography, Documentary, History