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On the Road to Desolation

1997 · 50 min Documentary History

Andrew O'Hagan looks at a critical point in the life of Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac. In 1956 he spent spent 63 soul-searching days as a fire-watcher on Washington state's Desolation Peak. After this stint he was never the same creative force again.

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Year 1997
Genre Documentary, History
Director David Stewart
Runtime 50 min.

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On the Road to Desolation is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1997. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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