The Beach - San Francisco’s North Beach in the 50s (1995)
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San Francisco's North Beach in the 50's - A mix of jazz, poetry and art - The Beach recreates the atmosphere that prevailed through first-hand accounts from the actual "players" along with photographs and artwork from that vibrant time.
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Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.785 |
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