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.

portrait of an artist traumatic experience docudrama older man younger woman relationship biography world war ii based on novel or book new york city

Budget

$2,000,000

Runtime

125 min

Box Office

$650,675

Released Sep 2013