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A Sad Flower in the Sand

2001

64 minutes

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.

Top Cast

Robert Towne headshot

Robert Towne

Self

Dan Fante headshot

Dan Fante

Self

Joyce Fante headshot

Joyce Fante

Self

Jim Fante headshot

Jim Fante

Self

Joe Weston headshot

Joe Weston

John Fante (voice)

John Fante headshot

John Fante

Self (archive footage)

Nicholas Pap headshot

Nicholas Pap

Charles Bukowski (voice)