SAROYAN is the story of William Saroyan as told by friends, relatives and observers. Their words paint a picture of who this unique writer was and help us discover how he thought, how he affected his readers and audience, and how he regarded himself and others.

The film examines the prolific author as a friend, neighbor, father, world traveler, celebrity and enigmatic recluse. We’ll hear his words and see his worlds through his writing, his art, his music, interviews and never-before-seen photos.