William S Burroughs, former Lawrence resident and one of the iconic authors of the so-called "Beat Generation," is the subject of a new documentary that will air tonight (TUE) on the PBS series "Independent Lens." Yony Leyser (YO-nee LYE-zur) is the filmmaker. He says Burroughs's work is still compelling and countercultural, even decades after it was originally written.
"William S Burroughs: A Man Within" features interviews with musicians Patti Smith and Iggy Pop, filmmakers Gus Van Sant and John Waters, and many of Burroughs's friends and acquaintances from Lawrence. It will be shown tonight (TUE) on PBS -- for more information, visit pbs.org/independentlens/burroughs.