Bukowski: Born Into This vs Wonders of the Sea

Wonders of the Sea has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.8/10 for Bukowski: Born Into This). Wonders of the Sea is the shorter watch at 1h 4m compared with 1h 55m. Wonders of the Sea is the older of the two (1922 against 2003). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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Bukowski: Born Into ThisWonders of the Sea
Audience score★ 6.8/10★ 10.0/10
Year20031922
Length1h 55m1h 4m
GenresDocumentaryDocumentary
CountryUnited States of AmericaUnited States of America
DirectorJohn DullaghanJ. Ernest Williamson
Main castCharles Bukowski, Harry Dean Stanton, Sean Penn, Bono, Linda BukowskiJ. Ernest Williamson

Synopsis

Bukowski: Born Into This

Director John Dullaghan’s biographical documentary about infamous poet Charles Bukowski, Bukowski: Born Into This, is as much a touching portrait of the author as it is an exposé of his sordid lifestyle. Interspersed between ample vintage footage of Bukowski’s poetry readings are interviews with the poet’s fans including such legendary figures such as Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Joyce Fante (wife of John), Bono, and Harry Dean Stanton. Filmed in…

Wonders of the Sea

The ocean depths are explored with the aid of a submarine chamber of Williamson's invention and a few hardy souls. The construction of the device is examined; but most of the footage is given to plant and animal life, a girl swimming among the coral growths, and two divers who encounter a moray and an octopus.

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