25 Mar MANK
What Makes a Talented Man Drink Himself to Death?

Herman Mankiewicz was a tragic figure - in 1940’s Hollywood and in David Fincher’s film Mank. Sure. he had his principles. Mank stood up for what was right and against what was wrong at MGM and in the political world of the times – but too often in self-destructive ways. He was equally hurtful towards those who loved him. In fact, he turned away from love as he drank himself to death. Why couldn’t Mank get out of his “self-created trap?” And, especially, why does such a talented man not love himself? Because when he doesn’t, he can’t love anyone...