This event is in the past.It took place on June 10, 2026 at Anthology Film Archives.
Drama Film
Drama FilmJames Franco channels Allen Ginsberg in this kinetic docudrama about the obscenity trial that nearly censored the poem that defined a generation. Part of the Ginsberg centennial at Anthology, NYC's legendary avant-garde cinema treasure.
avant-garde cinema
literary biopic
James Franco
Beat Generation
Tips
🎬"Unexpected, rare, small budget, avant garde... see them here!"
đź“śHowl's 1957 obscenity trial changed free speech law
🪑comfy oversized seats, get there early
Howl
Drama FilmDrama FilmJames Franco channels Allen Ginsberg in this kinetic docudrama about the obscenity trial that nearly censored the poem that defined a generation. Part of the Ginsberg centennial at Anthology, NYC's legendary avant-garde cinema treasure.
avant-garde cinema
literary biopic
James Franco
Beat Generation
Tips
🎬"Unexpected, rare, small budget, avant garde... see them here!"
đź“śHowl's 1957 obscenity trial changed free speech law
🪑comfy oversized seats, get there early
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