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The life and works of iconic reclusive author J. D. Salinger, the man behind classic novel Catcher in the Rye, a work that influenced an entire generation of readers. The outcome of nearly a decade's worth of meticulous research, this documentary presents precious archival footage as well as information on Salinger's unpublished works and the nebulous period that followed the publication of his greatest work. The film features interviews with literary giants such as Gore Vidal and Tom Wolfe, as well as fans of the author, such as Edward Norton and Danny DeVito. Toronto 2013.
Shane Salerno
Born in Memphis, Tennessee. He directed the short Sundown: The Future of Children and Drugs (1991). He co-wrote films such as Breakdown (1997), Armageddon (1998) and Oliver Stone's Savages (2012), in which he also worked as an executive producer. He co-authored Salinger, published by Simon & Schuster.
