Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
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Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction for writing wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday, 1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is a 2008 documentary that explores the legendary journalist's most influential decade, from 1965 to 1975. The film features rare home movies, audiotapes, and unpublished manuscript excerpts, capturing Thompson's fearless approach to writing and his unconventional lifestyle during his peak creative years.
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Hunter S. ThompsonSelf (archive footage)
Johnny DeppNarrator (voice)- Sonny BargerSelf
Muhammad AliSelf (archive footage)
Warren BeattySelf (archive footage)
George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
Edmund MuskieSelf (archive footage)
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When was Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson released?
The film was released on July 18, 2008.
What time period does the documentary cover?
The film focuses on Hunter S. Thompson's heyday from 1965 to 1975, his most prolific and influential years as a journalist.
What archival material is included in the film?
The documentary features never-before-seen home movies, audiotapes, and passages from Hunter S. Thompson's unpublished manuscripts.
What is the documentary about?
Gonzo examines Dr. Hunter S. Thompson's life and work, focusing on his fearless journalism, unconventional personality, and impact on American writing during his most creatively vital period.
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