Bukowski: Born Into This

John Dullaghan’s fascinating documentary examines the life and times of poet and novelist Charles Bukowski, drawing parallels between the fearlessness of his art and his troubled, hard-drinking lifestyle. Friends and work colleagues provide rare insights into Bukowski’s character and there are interviews with lifelong fans including Sean Penn, Bono and Harry Dean Stanton. The film also incorporates rare archive footage of Bukowski himself interspersed with readings of his work and family snapshots.