Burroughs is a documentary portrait of a man who was willing to try everything, and who has so far survived everything. The one thing you miss in the film is the sound of laughter.

One of the most intimate and intriguing portraits of the iconic author... This is no hagiography, with Burroughs captured at his inimitable best and cranky worst.

There is probably a better, more complete film to be made about Burroughs someday, but it will likely contain parts of this film that are irreplaceable.

Brookner's film may not be worthy of the gods, but its certainly a heartfelt portrait of a man who seemed at odds expressing his own emotions beyond the violence inherent in typewriting.