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Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press

A Portrait Of Barney Rossett

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2008-09-26
1h 37m
English
Released
Oscilloscope

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A look at the life and work of American publisher Barney Rosset, who struggled to bring controversial works like "Tropic of Cancer" and "Naked Lunch" to publication.

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About Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press

A Portrait Of Barney Rossett

A look at the life and work of American publisher Barney Rosset, who struggled to bring controversial works like "Tropic of Cancer" and "Naked Lunch" to publication. Running 97 minutes.

Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press Cast and Characters

The cast features Barney Rosset (as Self), Amiri Baraka (as Self), William S. Burroughs (as Self (archive footage)), Jim Carroll (as Self), and Lawrence Ferlinghetti (as Self). Their performances are a major reason Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press has built such a passionate audience.

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Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press runs for 97 minutes (about 1.6 hours).

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Who is in the cast of Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press?

The main cast includes Barney Rosset, Amiri Baraka, William S. Burroughs, and Jim Carroll, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press was released in 2008.

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What is Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press about?

Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press is a Documentary English-language film. A look at the life and work of American publisher Barney Rosset, who struggled to bring controversial works like "Tropic of Cancer" and "Naked Lunch" to publication.

When was Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press released?

Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press was released on September 26, 2008. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. The film was produced by Oscilloscope.

Who stars in Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press?

Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press stars Barney Rosset, Amiri Baraka, William S. Burroughs and Jim Carroll. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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