Henry Fool is the story of a pretentious, coffee house dilettante who finds redemption, not by composing a great book ("confessions") but by taking action in a way that partially redeems the crime he was convicted of.
He does take part in the creation of a great book, but only indirectly. Ironically, he performs the role of an Elmer Gantry, inspiring great art from a naive artist, whom he is able to empower. The movie has some terrible editing jumps & other flaws of independent films, but has already become a classic, in my view, because it makes people think, and is unforgettable.
He does take part in the creation of a great book, but only indirectly. Ironically, he performs the role of an Elmer Gantry, inspiring great art from a naive artist, whom he is able to empower. The movie has some terrible editing jumps & other flaws of independent films, but has already become a classic, in my view, because it makes people think, and is unforgettable.