oyason Nothing explains Bukowski like Bukowski himself, and that's why this film works. This memoir keeps his voice at the center, alongside some tough minded commentary by his wife Linda Lee Bukowski and his publisher John Martin at Black Sparrow Press. His daughter Marina also appears briefly,as do a number of his former girlfriends. As a long time admirer of his cleanness of line on the page,and contempt for long winded abstraction in poetry, I think this film of John Dullaghan's rings true as a work convinced of the worthiness of its subject. Bukowski was one of the best poets of the 20th century, though if you troll through the much esteemed halls of poetry even now, you'll see the same pretentious farts scoring him downward. That's the way of it. Bukowski was his own poet, his own voice, his own reference. What a hustle, What a game. Here's to Bukowski, here's to Director John Dullaghan. Let the spoonfed tend to the spoonfed.

ppalomurto I highly recommend this unique masterpiece. Hank was even more lovable person in live than I expected.When the documentary ended I was very touched. Even a couple of tears on my cheek. Those might be caused by wine a drank while watching this hypnotic film. But anyway if you are not familiar with his work it's about time to read one of the greatest writers within this genre. Lots of rare material (at least here in Finland) and even a short interview with his daughter Marina. As a dilettante's summary: a must for anyone ever read Bukowski and for others hopefully a trigger to start right away.Don't try, God bless.

Sandy Loam The film making wasn't great. I could care less about Boner or Ramona's ex husband, and their designer glasses. And even less about the boring 60's montage over that awful jefferson airsuck song. He is great though. The movie was pretty long (over 2 hours) but I could have kept watching for hours. It's great just to hear him talk. He's totally honest and charming and sincere. This is a great companion to the book Bukowski in Pictures. Together they probably give you a good picture of what the guy was really like. I really don't have much to say other than if you like Bukowski, you have to see this one.

jalexa1036 This Documenty just increase my love for the man. The poet drags you into his life and shows you some of his behind the seens life and gives you a glimpse of the "bluebird" in his heart. Combineing newer footage along with lots of black and white film of a 70's documentery crew, interviews and some readings. The film also interviews people close to 'Buk' such as his last wife, his co-worker at the post office and also famous friends such as Bono, Sean Penn, and Harry Dean Stanton. If you get the chance to see this film, don't hold back. I hope to purchase the dvd soon. Not sure of the release date, but as charles says "You may have my soul, but, I have your money."