John Dullaghan Bukowski Born Into This (2003)
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. Born Into This relies on interviews with Bukowski for biographical information instead of cheesy voiceovers, bringing the viewer even closer to the author.
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