Synopsis: The beats, a fairly amorphous group of post WWII writers and characters, greatly affected American culture in latter half of the 20th century. Basically inspiring the cultural and sexual revolution of the 1960s and producing a rich catalog of literature, the beats have proven to be not only... The beats, a fairly amorphous group of post WWII writers and characters, greatly affected American culture in latter half of the 20th century. Basically inspiring the cultural and sexual revolution of the 1960s and producing a rich catalog of literature, the beats have proven to be not only richly creative, but perhaps the defining voice of 20th century America. This documentary provides a unique perspective on the beats, offering interviews and footage of the major figures from the beat era both during their heyday and from the 1970s and 1980s. Narrated by Steve Allen, THE BEAT GENERATION also provides an objective historical view of the beats. [More]