A Sad Flower in the Sand

1h 4m
Documentary
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About a largely unsung writer of the twentieth century: John Fante, the renegade author whose highly autobiographical novels illustrate his deep-rooted love of Los Angeles and his struggles working through poverty and prejudice.

Cast

Robert Towne
Self
Dan Fante
Self
Joyce Fante
Self
Jim Fante
Self
Joe Weston
John Fante (voice)
John Fante
Self (archive footage)
Nicholas Pap
Charles Bukowski (voice)

Crew

Jan Louter
Director, Writer
John Fante
Writer
Patrick Minks
Editor
Erik van Empel
Cinematography
Valérie Schuit
Producer
Paul M. van Brugge
Music

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