Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. ThompsonOverview and Synopsis

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Opened July 4, 2008
R
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 righting wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday, 1965 to 1975 Read More
Cast: Hunter S. Thompson
Director: Alex Gibney
Genres: Biography [feature], Culture & Society

Critic Reviews

"Gonzo is not just a fascinating portrait of an enigmatic and charismatic figure, but a serious examination of the social and political milieu in which he flourished." USA Today
- Claudia Puig
"...draws on a rich array of archival interviews, homemovies, signs-of-the-times clips and celebrity reminiscences to chart the dizzying arc of a man who both chronicled and personified edgier aspects of the American 1960s and '70s." Variety
- Dennis Harvey