Big Sur

Big Sur is a movie about Jack Kerouac's quest for solitude and self-discovery in the rugged wilderness of Big Sur after the success of On the Road takes a toll on his mental health and relationships. He escapes to a cabin owned by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, where he confronts his inner demons and struggles with alcoholism. The film follows Kerouac's journey as he navigates his relationships with Billie, Neal Cassady, and Carolyn Cassady, and grapples with his newfound fame and its consequences. Through his experiences, Kerouac must come to terms with his own vulnerabilities and limitations in this poignant and emotionally charged film.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Big Sur include The Help, My Sister's Keeper, The Florida Project, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, Heaven Is for Real, Mr. Church.