Charles Bukowski, an influential American author, is portrayed through vintage footage and interviews with figures like Bono and Lawrence Ferlinghetti, highlighting his tumultuous life and literary impact.
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Charles Bukowski, an influential American author, is portrayed through vintage footage and interviews with figures like Bono and Lawrence Ferlinghetti, highlighting his tumultuous life and literary impact.
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Charles Bukowski, an American author known for his raw and candid writing, is the focus of this documentary. It features vintage footage of his poetry readings and interviews with notable figures such as Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Bono, and Harry Dean Stanton. Directed by John Dullaghan, the film runs for 115 minutes and includes grainy black-and-white clips filmed by Bukowski’s friend, Taylor Hackford. The documentary presents Bukowski's tumultuous life marked by drinking and fighting, contributing to his lasting literary legacy.
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Why Watch
- See interviews with Charles Bukowski's contemporaries.
- Find out about Bukowski's impact on American literature.
- Meet the troubled writer behind iconic works.
Did You Know
- The film has an 85% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 50 reviews.
- On Metacritic, it holds a rating of 77 out of 100 from 25 critics.
- The documentary was released in 2003.
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What is the approval rating of Bukowski: Born Into This on Rotten Tomatoes?
The film holds an approval rating of 85% based on 50 reviews.
What is the average rating of Bukowski: Born Into This on Rotten Tomatoes?
The average rating is 7.3 out of 10.
What is the Metacritic score for Bukowski: Born Into This?
The film has a rating of 77 out of 100 on Metacritic.
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