The Pleasures of the Damned

An Americana bar holds a dramatic confrontation when an old drunk’s unstoppable day drinking is questioned by a young bartender.

Inspired by the Charles Bukowski poem; a glimpse into what keeps an addict drinking and the quiet suffering of those who seemingly give up everything in search of pleasure.

Director
James Lawler/Writer: James Lawler
Producer
Anton Trivic, James Lawler
Cast
Richard Mueck, Kate Mayhew, Louis Dickins, James Smillie
Runtime
5 mins
Genre
Drama

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