Bukowski: Born Into This


1h 53m 2003

Brief Synopsis

Charles Bukowski was one of those rare writers whose work succeeded in creating a mythos of epic proportions around its creator. He came to personify the downest and dirtiest of human existence. In a direct, clean style, he wrote about unthinkable, but very real, degradation based on his own persona

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2003
Distribution Company
Magnolia Pictures; Institute Of Contemporary Arts (ICA); Magnolia Home Entertainment; Magnolia Pictures; Magnolia Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 53m

Synopsis

Charles Bukowski was one of those rare writers whose work succeeded in creating a mythos of epic proportions around its creator. He came to personify the downest and dirtiest of human existence. In a direct, clean style, he wrote about unthinkable, but very real, degradation based on his own personal, hellacious experiences. Bukowski is considered one of the most influential authors of his generation. His language is simple, powerful, and often graphic. With exceptional insight and skill, he tears away the mask from conventional civilized life to reveal a raw, tragic, sometimes humorous, but often unsettling reality.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2003
Distribution Company
Magnolia Pictures; Institute Of Contemporary Arts (ICA); Magnolia Home Entertainment; Magnolia Pictures; Magnolia Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 53m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Summer May 28, 2004

Released in United States June 4, 2004

Released in United States on Video March 21, 2006

Released in United States January 2003

Released in United States May 2003

Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Showcase -documentary) May 3-11, 2003.

Magnolia Pictures acquired North American rights at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival.

Released in United States Summer May 28, 2004

Released in United States June 4, 2004 (New York City)

Released in United States on Video March 21, 2006

Released in United States January 2003 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Documentary Competition) January 16-26, 2003.)

Released in United States May 2003 (Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Showcase -documentary) May 3-11, 2003.)