Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow

1h 19m
Documentary
6.4

An exploration into the life and art of the renowned author of "Last Exit To Brooklyn" and "Requiem For A Dream." Hubert Selby Jr., a self-described "scream looking for a mouth," against all odds, reached international acclaim with his controversial novels. His is a classic story of the great American novelist, overcoming tuberculosis, drug addiction and financial ruin, Selby eventually triumphed in his life and penned seven of the most remarkable and distinctly American books ever written.

Cast

Hubert Selby Jr.
Self
Darren Aronofsky
Self
Arthur Boyars
Self
Anthony Di Novi
Self
Carmine 'Tony' DeFeo
Self
Robert Downey Jr.
Narrator
Alexis Arquette
Self
Ellen Burstyn
Self
Amiri Baraka
Self

Crew

Michael W. Dean
Director, Cinematography
Kenneth Shiffrin
Director
Michael W. Dean
Writer
Hubert Selby Jr.
Writer
Ray Michel
Cinematography
Ryan Brown
Producer
Michael W. Dean
Producer
Chris Campanaro
Sound Recordist
Jeff Ent
Sound Recordist
Martyn LeNoble
Original Music Composer

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