Documentary · United States of America · 2001 · 1h 4m

A Sad Flower in the Sand

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Director
Jan Louter
Cast
Robert Towne as Self Dan Fante as Self Joyce Fante as Self Jim Fante as Self Joe Weston as John Fante (voice) John Fante as Self (archive footage)
Crew
Patrick Minks — Editor Jan Louter — Writer John Fante — Writer Valérie Schuit — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators
Jan Louter Director Patrick Minks Editor Jan Louter Writer John Fante Writer Valérie Schuit Producer
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