Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All... · 2015
Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All... (2015) is a Documentary film directed by Mark Blottner, starring Nelson Algren, Kurt Vonnegut, Studs Terkel.
Documentary
Overview
An in-depth feature length documentary of one of America's greatest and least understood authors, Nelson Algren. This never before told compelling life story reveals a unique literary voice through rare interviews, archival footage and the gritty noirish voice of Algren on Algren. Kurt Vonnegut and Studs Terkel, literary giants in their own right, sing songs of praise along with many of his old friends, which makes this film seem like a hymn from the grave. This stylishly produced film embeds us in the 1950's cold war world when Algren worked. Algren's touching love affair with Simone de Beauvoir weaves it's way through the film along with the damaging impact of FBI and CIA surveillance.
Cast
Nelson Algren, Kurt Vonnegut, Studs Terkel, Denise DeClue, Meaghan Emery, David Peltz, Paul Buhle, Bettina Drew
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What is "Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All..." about?
An in-depth feature length documentary of one of America's greatest and least understood authors, Nelson Algren. This never before told compelling life story reveals a unique literary voice through rare interviews, archival footage and the gritty noirish voice of Algren on Algren. Kurt Vonnegut and Studs Terkel, literary giants in their own right, sing songs of praise along with many of his old friends, which makes this film seem like a hymn from the grave. This stylishly produced film embeds us in the 1950's cold war world when Algren worked. Algren's touching love affair with Simone de Beauvoir weaves it's way through the film along with the damaging impact of FBI and CIA surveillance.
When was "Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All..." released?
Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All... was released in 2015.
Who stars in "Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All..."?
The cast includes Nelson Algren, Kurt Vonnegut, Studs Terkel, Denise DeClue.
