Real Harvey appears in documentary-style scenes as Harvey Pekar himself, discussing his life, his part-time work collecting and selling used records, and his relationship to the story being dramatized. His presence emphasizes the film's blending of biography, performance, and autobiographical comics.
Harvey Pekar has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Signature works include Sometimes City, All That You Love Will Be Carried Away, Vinyl. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.