Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey (1987)

A look at the life and work of Jack Kerouac.

Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey (1987) poster

Part documentary, part drama, this film presents the life and work of Jack Kerouac, an American writer with Québec roots who became one of the most important spokesmen for his generation. Intercut with archival footage, photographs and interviews, this film takes apart the heroic myth and even returns to the childhood of the author whose life and work contributed greatly to the cultural, sexual and social revolution of the 1960s.

Director: Herménégilde Chiasson
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Robert Marcel Lepage
Editing: France Pilon
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Connection with Ancestors and Links to the Past, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights

Keywords

artist, quebec, biography, coming of age, writer, lowell massachusetts, beat generation, ancestry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey about?
Part documentary, part drama, this film presents the life and work of Jack Kerouac, an American writer with Québec roots who became one of the most important spokesmen for his generation. Intercut with archival footage, photographs and interviews, this film takes apart the heroic myth and even returns to the childhood of the author whose life and work contributed greatly to the cultural, sexual and social revolution of the 1960s.
Who directed Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey?
Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey was directed by Herménégilde Chiasson.
Who stars in Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey?
Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey stars Albert Belzile, Bertholet Charron, Mance Émond, Carl Helmy, Freddy Helmy, Guy Nadon.
How long is Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey?
Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey?
Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey is a Drama, Documentary film.
Where was Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey produced?
Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey?
The themes of Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey include: Connection with Ancestors and Links to the Past, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights.