A Sad Flower in the Sand

Overview

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)