James Broughton

James Broughton

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1914 - 1999

Occupation

Poet

Description

Playwright and filmmaker, notably of the film 'The Pleasure Garden' (1953). Part of the California beat generation of poets. Subject of the documentary 'Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton'.

See Also

• Notable LGBTQ Playwrights
• The LGBTQ Community and the Beat Generation

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.bigjoy.org/
• http://www.library.kent.edu/james-broughton-papers
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2EpQ028vjI