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)
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McQueen
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