Salinger

A somber, absorbing excavation of a famous recluse, mixing war trauma and literary obsession into a haunting portrait that lingers.

Directed by

Shane Salerno

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Michael Mcdermott, A. E. Hotchner, Jean Miller

Tagline

Uncover the mystery but don't spoil the secrets!

Overview

An in-depth investigation into the private world of the American writer J. D. Salinger (1919-2010), who lived most of his life behind the impenetrable wall of a self-imposed seclusion: how his dramatic experiences during World War II influenced his life and work, his relationships with very young women, his obsessive writing methods, his many literary secrets.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, obsession, trauma, art

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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