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199955 minPGdocumentary

Tripping

199955 minPGdocumentary

Ken Kesey's life and influence are examined through archive footage of his 1964 Magic Bus Tour with The Merry Pranksters across the United States.

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Ken Kesey's life and influence are examined through archive footage of his 1964 Magic Bus Tour with The Merry Pranksters across the United States.

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Vikram Jayantidirector

Jeff Taupierwriter

Ken Kesey

Marianne Faithfull

Marianne Faithfullcast

Hunter S. Thompson

Hunter S. Thompsoncast

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A look at the life and influence of acclaimed sixties writer Ken Kesey. Features archive footage of his 1964 Magic Bus Tour with The Merry Pranksters.

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