Norman Mailer: The American

Norman Mailer: The American

85 mins | Documentary | May 18, 2012

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.

Norman Mailer: The American

85 mins | Documentary | May 18, 2012

Norman Mailer: The American
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.
Producers
Original title Norman Mailer: The American
Directors Joseph Mantegna
Writers

Cast

Norman Mailer

as Self (archive footage)

Muhammad Ali

as Self

Dick Cavett

as Self

Allen Ginsberg

as Self

Rip Torn

as Self

Gore Vidal

as Self