Bukowski: Born into This
Shot over seven years by filmmaker John Dullaghan, this intimate portrait of writer Charles Bukowski reveals a tortured man who survived years of abuse to produce some of the most influential prose of his generation. Packed with interviews with friends and colleagues, the film also showcases rare footage culled from every phase of Bukowski's past, including a few of his more explosive public readings in the 1960s.
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Whether you are a long time reader of Bukowski or never read a word he wrote, this documentary will take you in from the opening scene. John Dullaghan quit his 9-5 job to do this film. In it we see interviews with Buk's 'women' and from his days at the 'post office'... Bukowski was a genius - his writing cut through all pretense and laid it all out there for everyone to see. Dullaghan uses this approach with Bukowski's life and we see a truly remarkable journey from an isolated childhood to worldwide fame and adulation from writers, actors and rock musicians. Flix it!- Flix Guru
Films such as this, insights into others who have trouble with their words the way I do, make me want to write. I don't understand why people want to be around writers, but they do. Successful writers, at least. Bukowski is like every other writer, especially the successful ones: he hates people. That's why he was a writer and not a politician or rock singer. I only wish there had been more insight into what he was like at the horsetrack, the one place where he forced himself to be around thousands of others.
- Luscious Dick
I was hesitant to watch a documentary on my favorite contemporary American author for fear that it might destroy my appreciation of his work. Thankfully, my fears were unfounded. Born into This is a glimpse into the life of Charles Bukowski over the course of 7 years. It reveals his dedication to his craft and his sheer determination, his heartache and tragedy, his loves, losses and his foul temper. A realistic picture of a destructive, albeit lovable, artist emerges from it all. The Bukowski in this film is simply an animate version of what you get in his books. If you are a fan of Charles Bukowski, this documentary is essential viewing. If you're not familiar with the subject matter, I would recommend picking up one of his books. It doesn't really matter which one; they're all worth reading.
- pterosaur