This documentary, the first of its kind on Vonnegut, is a deep dive into the author's upbringing and his creative output. It spans his childhood in Indianapolis; his experience as a World War II prisoner of war; his marriage, family, and divorce; his early careers as a publicist for General Electric and a car salesman; and his long years as a struggling writer, leading to eventual superstardom in 1969 with the publication of his antiwar novel Slaughterhouse-Five. 39 years ago filmmaker Robert Weide wrote a letter to his literary idol to propose a documentary about Vonnegut's life and work. Shooting began in 1988, and the resulting film reflects the friendship Weide and Vonnegut formed over the decades. -- Adapted from container.