This documentary examines the Beat movement through interviews and footage with its most important contributors and readings by actors from the works of those who have passed away. It was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize (Documentary) at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival before a two week engagement at the New York Film Forum in August 1999.

Weekend Chart Record

Date	Rank		Gross	% Change	Theaters	Per Theater	Total Gross	Days
8/27/1999	74		$16,821		1	$16,821	$24,771	5
9/24/1999	73		$17,936		6	$2,989	$149,837	33
10/1/1999	85		$7,443	-58.50%	4	$1,861	$167,773	40
1/21/2000	95		$1,841		2	$921	$312,577	152
1/28/2000	98		$2,000	+8.64%	2	$1,000	$319,246	159
2/4/2000	101		$985	-50.75%	3	$328	$320,203	166
2/25/2000	88		$4,237		4	$1,059	$336,183	187
3/3/2000	101		$1,259	-70.29%	1	$1,259	$341,298	194
3/10/2000	102		$941	-25.26%	2	$471	$342,580	201
3/17/2000	107		$1,892	+101.06%	3	$631	$342,580	208
5/19/2000	101		$1,610		2	$805	$360,895	271
6/23/2000	121		$243		2	$122	$362,357	306