Ballad of the Skeletons

Name: Ballad of the Skeletons
Genre: Music
Released: 1997
Duration: 4 min
Cast: Allen Ginsberg

1997

4min

Music

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Overview

A close-up of Allen Ginsberg reciting his “skeletons” poem is bluescreened and dissolved against archival film and video clips, and backed by musicians to create a sort of song that becomes an American anthem.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed Ballad of the Skeletons?

Ballad of the Skeletons was directed by Gus Van Sant.

How long is Ballad of the Skeletons?

Ballad of the Skeletons runs for 4min, and was released in 1997.

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