Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All... (2015)

Cast

• Nelson Algren
• Kurt Vonnegut
• Studs Terkel
• Denise DeClue
• Meaghan Emery
• David Peltz
• Paul Buhle
• Bettina Drew
• James R. Giles

Screenplay

• Nelson Algren
• Ilko Davidov
• Denis Mueller

Keywords

biography

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Who directed Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All...?

Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All... was directed by Mark Blottner, Ilko Davidov, Denis Mueller.

Who stars in Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All...?

Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All... stars Nelson Algren, Kurt Vonnegut, Studs Terkel, Denise DeClue, Meaghan Emery, David Peltz.

How long is Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All...?

Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All... has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).

What genre is Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All...?

Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All... is a Documentary film.

Where was Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All... produced?

Nelson Algren: The End Is Nothing, the Road Is All... was produced in United States of America.