Algren (2021)

Cast

• Nelson Algren - Self (archive footage)
• Russell Banks - Self
• Billy Corgan - Self
• Andrew Davis - Self
• William Friedkin - Self
• Philip Kaufman - Self
• Wayne Kramer - Self
• John Sayles - Self
• Suzanne McNear - Self
• Stephen Elliott - Self

Screenplay

• Drew Hall
• Michael Caplan
• Nelson Algren

Keywords

biography

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Algren about?

Algren will spotlight the hard-knock life and authentic creative legacy of one of the most underrated writers of the twentieth century, Nelson Algren. Algren's brutally honest portrayal of the American underclass and his hard-nosed lifestyle became his pathway to compassion. Through interviews with Algren contemporaries, experts, and "literary soulmates," as well as through the photography of Algren's friends, Art Shay and Stephen Deutch, the film will tell his story. It will celebrate his tremendous contribution to and influence on American letters, and push Algren, champion of the marginalized, out from the margins.

Who directed Algren?

Algren was directed by Michael Caplan.

Who stars in Algren?

Algren stars Nelson Algren, Russell Banks, Billy Corgan, Andrew Davis, William Friedkin, Philip Kaufman.

How long is Algren?

Algren has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).

What genre is Algren?

Algren is a Documentary film.

Where was Algren produced?

Algren was produced in United States of America.