"Set deep within the trenches and back alleys of American independent film, Ferrara drills deep into the bedrock, probing fresh wounds and ancient scar tissue alike, emerging with a storied, practically unbelievable career in the pictures. Unbelievable that is, if belonging to anyone other than Abel Ferrara. The director of such masterworks as Bad Lieutenant, Ms. 45, King of New York and Tommaso, Ferrara has seen his fair share of devastating setbacks and miraculous triumphs,"
"A whirlwind and peregrine account of a life devoted to the cinema, replete with hustling and humiliations, rife with regret and hope in equal measure, it is, in the end, a cold hard look at the dreams and struggles of a restless, relentless filmmaker. Throughout, a thoughtful, revelatory vision emerges, even as the work of making movies continues to become more difficult as time goes on."
A filmmaker's life in American independent cinema is portrayed as relentless, operating within trenches and back alleys while confronting both fresh wounds and deep scars. The career includes influential, uncompromising films such as Bad Lieutenant, Ms. 45, King of New York, and Tommaso, marked by devastating setbacks alongside miraculous triumphs. Hustling and humiliation coexist with regret and hope, producing a trajectory of grit and glory. The creative process becomes increasingly difficult over time, yet a thoughtful, revelatory vision persists, demonstrating persistent artistic integrity and a hard-earned, storied career.
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