beloved boy

From one of the greatest actors in the history of cinema comes this astonishing memoir, revealing, for the first time, the full spectrum of Al Pacino's creative life. From his resounding debut on screen, delivering unforgettable performances in The Godfather, Serpico, and Scarface, Al Pacino cemented his status as a cinematic icon, performing roles that changed the course of the seventh art. But this fame came after a long career in which he lived multiple lives: a child raised in the South Bronx, with a strong, loving mother struggling with mental health issues, two nurturing grandparents, and street friends who remained forever in his heart. From the halls of the School of Dramatic Arts in New York, to avant-garde theaters, through periods of abject poverty and others of immense wealth, acting remained his lifeblood, and the community of actors his eternal tribe. Al Pacino tells his story without fear or reservation: about great roles, creative partnerships, human relationships, and the constant struggle between creativity and commerce at the highest levels. Yet, the golden thread that connects this entire tale is love. His love for his profession, which he embraced long before knowing anything about its rewards, and which he never lost… that made all the difference.