Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation

Showings

Mary D. Fisher Theatre Fri, Oct 10 4:00 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sat, Oct 11 4:00 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sun, Oct 12 7:00 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Mon, Oct 13 7:00 PM
Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Tue, Oct 14 6:30 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Wed, Oct 15 7:00 PM
Film Info
Event Type:Documentary Feature
Release Year:2025
Run Time:91 minutes
Production Country:United States, United Kingdom
Original Language:English
Trailer:https://youtu.be/XZeKRcH1i_I?si=acQyyyDnI_82NxYD
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Ebs Burnough

Description

“Kerouac’s Road: The Beat of a Nation” explores Jack Kerouac’s legacy through stories of modern-day "on-the-roaders" who share connections to Kerouac's life, alongside those influenced by him or knew and loved him.


Featuring Josh Brolin, W. Kamau Bell, Matt Dillon and more, it reveals a rarely seen side of Kerouac and offers a fresh take on “On the Road” and its lasting impact on America.


Explore Kerouac's "On the Road" through today's lens, as celebrities and travelers reflect on authentic experiences in our digital age, echoing the novel's timeless search for genuine connection.