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Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation

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KEROUAC'S ROAD: THE BEAT OF A NATION explores Jack Kerouac's legacy through stories of modern "on-the-roaders" and those who knew or were inspired by 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.
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Ebs Burnough

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Michael Imperioli

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W. Kamau Bell

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Josh Brolin

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Matt Dillon

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Natalie Merchant

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Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Well-shot, but dull, dry, meandering and unfocused. Jul 29, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis KEROUAC'S ROAD: THE BEAT OF A NATION explores Jack Kerouac's legacy through stories of modern "on-the-roaders" and those who knew or were inspired by 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.
Director
Ebs Burnough
Producer
Eliza Hindmarch, John Battsek, Ebs Burnough
Screenwriter
Eliza Hindmarch
Distributor
Freestyle Digital Media
Production Co
Universal Documentaries
Genre
Biography, Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 1, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 29m