About a largely unsung writer of the twentieth century: John Fante, the renegade author whose highly autobiographical novels illustrate his deep-rooted love of Los Angeles and his struggles working through poverty and prejudice.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Robert TowneSelf | Self |
| DDan FanteSelf | Self |
| JJoyce FanteSelf | Self |
| JJim FanteSelf | Self |
| JJoe WestonJohn Fante (voice) | John Fante (voice) |
 John FanteSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
| NNicholas PapCharles Bukowski (voice) | Charles Bukowski (voice) |