| Overview: | Narrated by Robert Downey Jr., this film is a harrowing and engaging exploration of the life and art of Hubert Selby Jr., a self-described "scream looking for a mouth". Selby overcame incredible odds to become one of the 20th century's most celebrated and controversial authors by writing some of the most remarkable and distinctly American books ever.
Featuring archival material and new interviews, this sharp, penetrating documentary includes contributions from: Lou Reed, Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Darren Aronofsky, Uli Edel, Nicolas Winding Refn, Henry Rollins, Jerry Stahl, Richard Price, Gilbert Sorrentino, Anthon Kiedis, Michael Silverblatt, Nick Tosches, Amiri Baraka.
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