An acclaimed writer recalls her relationship with her alcoholic mother--particularly in the aftermath of the death of her father, novelist James Jones--in a memoir that explores the addictions of both mother and daughter.

Examines the life and career of the successful actor, James Earl Jones, who overcame a severe problem as a stutterer to become one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment.

"Adapted from the epic novel by James Jones, a powerful all-star cast explodes into action in this hauntingly realistic view of military and moral chaos in the Pacific during World War II." --