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Bukowski: Born Into This

Documentary

2003, Movie, 1h 55min

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.

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Reviews

Critic Marc Savlov

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Dullaghan uncovers the human being behind the myth...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Roger Ebert

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The movie is valuable because it provides a face and a voice to go with the work.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

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Charles Bukowski, a poet and writer known for his raw and unapologetic style, is the subject of this documentary. Through interviews with those who knew him best, including family, friends, and fellow writers, the film paints a nuanced portrait of a man often romanticized for his hard-drinking, hard-living lifestyle. Vintage footage of Bukowski's poetry readings and everyday life offer a glimpse into his world, while old photos and documents provide a deeper understanding of the person behind the legend. The film is an intimate look at a complex and controversial figure, revealing both the beauty and ugliness of his life and work.

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