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Bukowski: Born into This 2004

This candid documentary explores the life of Charles Bukowski, a writer known for his raw and honest portrayal of the underbelly of society. Through interviews with Bukowski himself and rare archival footage, the film delves into the struggles of a poetic soul grappling with demons and a life of reckless abandon. It reveals a man torn between his creative expression and self-destructive tendencies, as his work gains recognition and attracts a dedicated following, including musicians Bono and Sean Penn, and actor Harry Dean Stanton.

This candid documentary explores the life of Charles Bukowski, a writer known for his raw and honest portrayal of the underbelly of society. Through interviews with Bukowski himself and rare archival footage, the film delves into the struggles of a poetic soul grappling with demons and a life of reckless abandon. It reveals a man torn between his creative expression and self-destructive tendencies, as his work gains recognition and attracts a dedicated following, including musicians Bono and Sean Penn, and actor Harry Dean Stanton.

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