Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All...

Overview

An in-depth feature length documentary of one of America's greatest and least understood authors, Nelson Algren. This never before told compelling life story reveals a unique literary voice through rare interviews, archival footage and the gritty noirish voice of Algren on Algren. Kurt Vonnegut and Studs Terkel, literary giants in their own right, sing songs of praise along with many of his old friends, which makes this film seem like a hymn from the grave. This stylishly produced film embeds us in the 1950's cold war world when Algren worked. Algren's touching love affair with Simone de Beauvoir weaves it's way through the film along with the damaging impact of FBI and CIA surveillance.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 9, 2015

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Bulletproof Films

Cast

Studs Terkel,Bettina Drew,Nelson Algren,David Peltz,Denise DeClue,Paul Buhle,Meaghan Emery,Kurt Vonnegut,James R. Giles

Director

Mark Blottner,Denis Mueller,Ilko Davidov

Writer

Denis Mueller,Ilko Davidov,Nelson Algren

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

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