Norman Mailer: The American
Norman Mailer: The American

Norman Mailer: The American

7.0
May 18, 2012
1h 25m
Documentary

Overview

A provocateur, a rebel, a performer, and a true American, Norman Mailer never stopped giving people something to talk about. This documentary goes beyond the Mailer of the bookshelves and NY Times best seller list to Mailer the social critic, family man, filmmaker, and lover. Here's a look into the life of a complex, intellectual, working class hero. With never before seen footage of Adele Morales Mailer's startling revelations after being stabbed by her husband. Featuring unseen footage and interviews from wives and lovers, enemies and admirers, his children and the man himself.

Directed by: Joseph Mantegna

Top Cast

Norman Mailer

Norman Mailer

Self (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Self

Dick Cavett

Dick Cavett

Self

Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg

Self (archive footage)

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Self

Gore Vidal

Gore Vidal

Self

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