Allan ‘n Allen’s Complaint

The influence of Jewish fathers on their sons and the complexity of familial relationships are explored in a witty, poignant portrait of two artists. Beat poet Allen Ginsberg (whose father Louis was a poet in his own right) and performance artist/sculptor Allan Kaprow (whose father is a high-powered lawyer) are the sons who struggle with and against the influences of these patriarchal figures.

• Release date
• January 1, 1982
• Runtime
• 28 min
• Director
• Shigeko Kubota

Cast

Allen Ginsberg Self

A

Allan Kaprow Self

P

Peter Orlovsky Self

P

Pierre Restany Self