The story of writer Charles Bukowski's formative years from childhood to high school and his struggles with an abusive father, disfiguring acne, alcohol addiction, and his initial attempts at writing.
| Writing | Adam Rager | Writer |
| Directing | James Franco | Director |
| Writing | James Franco | Writer |
| Directing | Mario Aguja | Script Supervisor |
| Crew | Karine Mauffrey | Stunts |