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A Sad Flower in the Sand

Jan 1, 2001 · 1h 4m
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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.

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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)
Directed by Jan Louter

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Released
Original language
EN
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Production
Viewpoint Productions
Country
US
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