A Sad Flower in the Sand

A Sad Flower in the Sand

2001 1h 4mDir. Jan Louter
Documentary

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 & Crew

Robert Towne

Robert Towne

Self

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Dan Fante

Self

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Joyce Fante

Self

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Jim Fante

Self

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Joe Weston

John Fante (voice)

John Fante

John Fante

Self (archive footage)

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Nicholas Pap

Charles Bukowski (voice)

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