Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow

Overview

An exploration into the life and art of the renowned author of "Last Exit To Brooklyn" and "Requiem For A Dream." Hubert Selby Jr., a self-described "scream looking for a mouth," against all odds, reached international acclaim with his controversial novels. His is a classic story of the great American novelist, overcoming tuberculosis, drug addiction and financial ruin, Selby eventually triumphed in his life and penned seven of the most remarkable and distinctly American books ever written.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 22, 2006

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Squitten Pix LLC

Cast

Hubert Selby Jr.,Amiri Baraka,Robert Downey Jr.,Anthony Di Novi,Carmine 'Tony' DeFeo,Alexis Arquette,Ellen Burstyn,Darren Aronofsky,Arthur Boyars

Director

Michael W. Dean,Kenneth Shiffrin

Writer

Michael W. Dean,Hubert Selby Jr.

Producer

Michael W. Dean,Ryan Brown

Music

Martyn LeNoble

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0437236