Synopsis

Directed by Erik Nelson, this absorbing documentary delves into the life of sci-fi scribe Harlan Ellison, known as much for his contentious demeanor and abrasive personality as he is for his award-winning literature. The venerated writer -- one of the genre's most prolific and influential storytellers -- is profiled through accounts of critics, friends and associates, candid interviews with the outspoken author and readings from his works.