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The Source

5.619991h 28mMovieDocumentaryHistory

Traces the Beats from Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac's meeting in 1944 at Columbia University to the deaths of Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs in 1997. Three actors provide dramatic interpretations of the work of these three writers,…

DirectorChuck Workman

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Cast · Directed by Chuck Workman

JDJohnny Depp
Johnny Depp
Jack Kerouac
DHDennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper
William S. Burroughs
JTJohn Turturro
John Turturro
Allen Ginsberg
AGAllen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg
Self (archive footage)
WBWilliam S. Burroughs
William S. Burroughs
Self (archive footage)
PGPhilip Glass
Philip Glass
Self
RC
Robert Creeley
Self
AC
Ann Charters
Self
GS
George Steade
Self
DADavid Amram
David Amram
Self
ESEd Sanders
Ed Sanders
Self
GC
Gregory Corso
Self

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The Source — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Source?

The Source is streaming on Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Source on Netflix?

No, The Source is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is The Source on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Source isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Source for free?

The Source is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

Is The Source based on a true story?

Yes — The Source is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).