William S. Burroughs in the Dreamachine (2015)

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.

Cast (4)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

J

John Aes-Nihil

Self

William S. Burroughs

Self

Allen Ginsberg

Self (archive footage)

D

David Woodard

Self

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