Barney's Wall (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, Barney's Wall is a documentary film directed by Sandy Gotham Meehan, running about 78 minutes. “The sixties are back. Re-join the underground.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. What makes a rebel? This 78 minute documentary probes the psyche of bad-boy publisher and free speech warrior Barney Rosset, whose mid-century legal and cultural battles smashed sexual and political taboos in the United States — unleashing the counter-culture of the 1960s and introducing millions of young intellectuals to the most radical currents in literature, film, theater and politics. In his late eighties, coming to terms with his life, Barney Rosset began to obsessively sculpt an autobiographical 15′ x 22′ surreal wall mural, embedded with jewel-like vignettes crafted out of found objects, each a clue to the conflicts and obsessions that drove Barney’s lifetime rebellion against authority. A cast of artists, a neurologist, and a shaman connect the clues and piece together Barney’s life.
Who’s in it. Barney's Wall stars Barney Rosset as Himself (archival footage), Buster Keaton as Himself (archival footage), Samuel Beckett as Himself (archival footage) and M.M. Serra as Herself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barney's Wall page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barney's Wall (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Barney's Wall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Barney's Wall?
- Barney's Wall stars Barney Rosset, Buster Keaton, Samuel Beckett, M.M. Serra and Phoebe Legere.