The Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation

8.0/10 · 17 votesMay 31, 200090 min

Ranked #1 of 6 in Season 14•+0.3 vs season avg

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A chronicle of the artistic expression of the counter-culture movement.

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The Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation

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Episode Summary

"The Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation" is episode 7 of American Masters season 14. It scored 8.0/10 from 17 votes, ranking #1 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on May 31, 2000.

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