Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow (2006)
An exploration into the life and art of the renowned author of "Last Exit To Brooklyn" and "Requiem For A Dream." Hubert Selby Jr., a self-described "scream looking for a mouth," against all odds, reached international acclaim with his controversial novels. His is a classic story of the great American novelist, overcoming tuberculosis, drug addiction and financial ruin, Selby eventually triumphed in his life and penned seven of the most remarkable and distinctly American books ever written.
Director: Michael W. Dean, Kenneth Shiffrin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: June 22, 2006
Cast
- Hubert Selby Jr. - Self
- Darren Aronofsky - Self
- Arthur Boyars - Self
- Anthony Di Novi - Self
- Carmine 'Tony' DeFeo - Self
- Robert Downey Jr. - Narrator
- Alexis Arquette - Self
- Ellen Burstyn - Self
- Amiri Baraka - Self
Screenplay
Music: Martyn LeNoble
Production: Squitten Pix LLC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
literature
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow about?
- An exploration into the life and art of the renowned author of "Last Exit To Brooklyn" and "Requiem For A Dream." Hubert Selby Jr., a self-described "scream looking for a mouth," against all odds, reached international acclaim with his controversial novels. His is a classic story of the great American novelist, overcoming tuberculosis, drug addiction and financial ruin, Selby eventually triumphed in his life and penned seven of the most remarkable and distinctly American books ever written.
- Who directed Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow?
- Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow was directed by Michael W. Dean, Kenneth Shiffrin.
- Who stars in Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow?
- Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow stars Hubert Selby Jr., Darren Aronofsky, Arthur Boyars, Anthony Di Novi, Carmine 'Tony' DeFeo, Robert Downey Jr..
- How long is Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow?
- Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow?
- Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow is a Documentary film.
- Where was Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow produced?
- Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow was produced in United States of America.