Toback vs. Mailer: The Incident

Toback vs. Mailer: The Incident

Betting, boxing, and boozing: this is the weird, true story of the time Norman Mailer confronted James Toback to argue about the difference between bourbon and scotch, setting off a years-long rivalry that climaxed in a stare-down during a tense Jets vs. Browns game and a couple well-placed stomach punches. In this short, directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, and illustrated by Sammy Harkham, Toback recounts the tale of his of his encounters with one of America's all-time great writers.