One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur (2008)

  • NR
  • 05/11/2008 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 38m

An unflinching, cinematic look at the compelling events Kerouac's book is based on.

Overview

"One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur" examines Jack Kerouac's escape from post "On The Road" fame to his dream of an isolated retreat in a cabin at Big Sur where he searches for inner peace. His road comes full circle with this self-exploration, resulting in an alcohol-fueled paranoia and a plunge into madness.

Cast

Jay Farrar's headshot

Jay Farrar

Self
Benjamin Gibbard's headshot

Benjamin Gibbard

Self
Carolyn Cassady's headshot

Carolyn Cassady

Self
Jami Cassady's headshot

Jami Cassady

Self
John Allen Cassady's headshot

John Allen Cassady

Self
Patti Smith's headshot

Patti Smith

Self
Tom Waits's headshot

Tom Waits

Self
S.E. Hinton's headshot

S.E. Hinton

Self

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