Movie

A Sad Flower in the Sand

2001 1h 4m Released

Documentary

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

Robert Towne Self D Dan Fante Self J Joyce Fante Self J Jim Fante Self J Joe Weston John Fante (voice) John Fante Self (archive footage)