An unflinching account of a dysfunctional family coping with alcoholism, drug abuse, petty crime and domestic violence in southeast London. This is Gary Oldman's directorial debut and his first screenplay. The book is a tough, raw, utterly convincing portrait of those on the edge of society. Nil By Mouth will fascinate -- and may repel -- but is a passionate and inspirational piece of writing.
An unflinching account of a dysfunctional family coping with alcoholism, drug abuse, petty crime and domestic violence in southeast London. This is Gary Oldman's directorial debut and his first screenplay. The book is a tough, raw, utterly convincing portrait of those on the edge of society. Nil By Mouth will fascinate -- and may repel -- but is a passionate and inspirational piece of writing.