A Boy Named Shel Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

Explores the personal and professional struggles that made Shel Silverstein, who died in 1999, a unique voice. Silverstein’s resume includes best-selling books such as “The Giving Tree,” poetry collections “Where the Sidewalk Ends” and “A Light in the Attic,” chart-topping songs such as Johnny Cash’s “A Boy Named Sue” and Dr. Hook’s “The Cover of Rolling Stone”; and memorable illustrations.

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  James Franco

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Who is making A Boy Named Shel – Crew List

A look at A Boy Named Shel behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director James Franco last helmed Pretenders and Future World. The film's writer Chris Shafer last penned The Girl Who Conned The Ivy League.

Director

James Franco

Screenwriters

Chris Shafer
Paul Vicknair

Producers

McG
Sean Sorensen
Mary Viola

Additional Information

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