Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow (2006)

  • NR
  • 06/22/2006 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 19m

Overview

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.

Kenneth Shiffrin

Director

Michael W. Dean

Director, Writer

Hubert Selby Jr.

Writer

Cast

Hubert Selby Jr.'s headshot

Hubert Selby Jr.

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Darren Aronofsky's headshot

Darren Aronofsky

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Arthur Boyars's headshot

Arthur Boyars

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Anthony Di Novi's headshot

Anthony Di Novi

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Carmine 'Tony' DeFeo's headshot

Carmine 'Tony' DeFeo

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Robert Downey Jr.'s headshot

Robert Downey Jr.

Narrator
Alexis Arquette's headshot

Alexis Arquette

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Ellen Burstyn's headshot

Ellen Burstyn

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