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The story of writer Charles Bukowski's formative years from childhood to high school and his struggles with an abusive father, disfiguring acne, alcohol addiction, and his initial attempts at writing.

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Jimmy Haddox
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Henry Bukowski
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Jimmy's Girlfriend
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Lily Jane
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Baldy
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The story of writer Charles Bukowski's formative years from childhood to high school and his struggles with an abusive father, disfiguring acne, alcohol addiction, and his initial attempts at writing.

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This film marks the third collaboration between James Franco and Keegan Allen. The two are good friends in real life. See more »

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