This doc investigates the life of legendary beat author and American icon William Burroughs . Born the heir of the Burroughs' adding machine estate, he struggled throughout his life with addiction, control systems and self. He was forced to deal with the tragedy of killing his wife and the repercussions of neglecting his son. His novel, Naked Lunch, was one of the last books to be banned by the U.S. government, but with the help of Norman Mailer, was later recognized as one of the most important literary works of the 20th century.
Independent Lens "William S. Burroughs: A Man Within"...Saturday 11pmKind of like Forrest Gump...a footloose writer takes part in the tumultuous 20th century, while getting to know Ernest Hemingway, Ian Fleming, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. He also falls in love - over and over. Based on William Boyd's bestselling novel, the three-part series stars Oscar-winner Jim Broadbent, Matthew Macfadyen, and Sam Claflin, each playing the hero in a different stage of his eventful life. Kim Cattrall, Gillian Anderson, Tom Hollander, and Ed Stoppard fill out the cast. Masterpiece Classic "Any Human Heart - pt 3"...Sunday at 8pm
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