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Being Flynn

Being Flynn is a 2012 American drama film based on the memoir Another Bullshit Night in Suck City. It follows Nick Flynn, an aspiring writer working at a homeless shelter, who reconnects with his estranged father Jonathan, an ex-con and self-proclaimed poet. As Nick grapples with his own struggles, he is faced with the decision of reconnecting with his troubled father.

Being Flynn Details

Release Date: Fri, Mar 2, 2012

Box Office: $540,152

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