LitFilm 2024: Gonzo: The Life & Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Documentary, dir. by Alex Gibney
U.S., 2008, 118 min
A probing look into the uncanny life of national treasure and gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side). Narrated by Johnny Depp and featuring interviews with Ralph Steadman, George McGovern, Jann Wenner, Jimmy Buffett, Jimmy Carter, Pat Buchanan, Sonny Barger, Timothy Crouse, and Tom Wolfe, this documentary the major touchstones in Thompson’s life—his intense relationship with the Hell's Angels, his near-successful bid for the office of sheriff in Aspen, his involvement in Senator McGovern’s presidential campaign, and much more.
All screenings are free but require reservations. Times subject to change. For the full LitFilm roster, go here.
LitFilm: A BPL Film Festival About Writers is made possible with support from BPL’s Fund for the Humanities. BPL Presents programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Documentary, dir. by Alex Gibney
U.S., 2008, 118 min
A probing look into the uncanny life of national treasure and gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side). Narrated by Johnny Depp and featuring interviews with Ralph Steadman, George McGovern, Jann Wenner, Jimmy Buffett, Jimmy Carter, Pat Buchanan, Sonny Barger, Timothy Crouse, and Tom Wolfe, this documentary the major touchstones in Thompson’s life—his intense relationship with the Hell's Angels, his near-successful bid for the office of sheriff in Aspen, his involvement in Senator McGovern’s presidential campaign, and much more.
All screenings are free but require reservations. Times subject to change. For the full LitFilm roster, go here.
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