Bukowski: Born Into This

Overview

Director John Dullaghan’s biographical documentary about infamous poet Charles Bukowski, Bukowski: Born Into This, is as much a touching portrait of the author as it is an exposé of his sordid lifestyle. Interspersed between ample vintage footage of Bukowski’s poetry readings are interviews with the poet’s fans including such legendary figures such as Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Joyce Fante (wife of John), Bono, and Harry Dean Stanton. Filmed in grainy black and white by Bukowski’s friend, Taylor Hackford, due to lack of funding, the old films edited into this movie paint Bukowski’s life of boozing and brawling romantically, securing Bukowski’s legendary status.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 18, 2003

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Cast

Barbet Schroeder,Charles Bukowski,Tom Waits,Harry Dean Stanton,Michael D. Meloan,Neeli Cherkovski,Joyce Fante,FrancEyE,Marina Bukowski,Bonoand 4 more

Director

John Dullaghan

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0342150