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A Sad Flower in the Sand

A Sad Flower in the Sand

Jan Louter

2001

  • Documentary
0.0

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

  • Jan LouterDirector
  • Robert TowneSelf
  • Dan FanteSelf
  • Joyce FanteSelf
  • Jim FanteSelf
  • Joe WestonJohn Fante (voice)
  • John FanteSelf (archive footage)
  • Nicholas PapCharles Bukowski (voice)

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