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.
Robert Towne
Self
Dan Fante
Joyce Fante
Jim Fante
Joe Weston
John Fante (voice)
John Fante
Self (archive footage)
Nicholas Pap
Charles Bukowski (voice)
Jan Louter
Director, Writer
Writer
Valérie Schuit
Producer
Sep 6, 1971
Dec 1, 2013
Sep 10, 2022
Apr 23, 2017
Aug 2, 2019
Jun 7, 2014
Sep 4, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
Viewpoint Productions
United States
