In the gritty underbelly of Los Angeles, a volatile young writer grapples with the chaotic legacy of his infamous literary namesake. Directed by James Franco, this raw drama follows Henry Charles Bukowski, portrayed by Josh Peck, as he navigates a life overshadowed by the ghost of the legendary poet. Surrounded by a cast of damaged souls including his enabling friend Keegan Allen and a mysterious woman Mia Serafino who offers a fragile connection, Henry's self-destructive path is a desperate search for identity and artistic authenticity. The film, co-written by James Franco and Adam Rager, immerses viewers in a world of dive bars, fleeting relationships, and the relentless pressure to create, painting a portrait of a modern artist wrestling with the demons of expectation and his own vices. With a supporting cast featuring Tim Blake Nelson and Shannen Doherty, "Bukowski" captures the harsh, intoxicating atmosphere of a life lived on the fringe, where every poem is written in blood and every revelation comes with a cost.