Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (Trailer)

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From Oscar-wining director Alex Gibney and producer Graydon Carter comes a probing look into the uncanny life of national treasure and gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. A fast moving, wildly entertaining documentary with an iconic soundtrack, the film addresses the major touchstones in Thompson's life-his intense and ill fated relationship with the Hell's Angels, his near-successful bid for the office of sheriff in Aspen in 1970, the notorious story behind the landmark Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, his deep involvement in Senator George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign, and much more. Narrated by Johnny Depp.

Channel: Film & Animation
Uploaded: June 3, 2008 at 12:24 am
Author: ThraumaTube

Length: 00:02:27
Rating: 4.90
Views: 36375

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Video Comments:
holtaprid (January 6, 2009 at 9:29 am)
He killed himself a few years ago.
Proud2beMaltese (January 6, 2009 at 11:33 am)
Why exactly?
holtaprid (January 6, 2009 at 4:36 pm)
It's suspected that it was because of his many painful medical problems he had near the end of his life.

His suicide letter read:
"No More Games. No More Bombs. No More Walking. No More Fun. No More Swimming. 67. That is 17 years past 50. 17 more than I needed or wanted. Boring. I am always bitchy. No Fun — for anybody. 67. You are getting Greedy. Act your old age. Relax — This won't hurt."
FranklinPurvis (December 17, 2008 at 10:54 am)
Does this documentary feature anything about the Franklin Cover-Up and claims by Russell E. "Rusty" Nelson that in 1988 he refused Hunter Thompsons offer of $100,000 to film a graphic child sex "snuff movie to be sold to wealthy private clients where a young boy would be murdered as a sacrifice."?

I know there is reported to be an explosive remake of the banned Conspiracy Of Silence Documentary on the way featuring a forensics team visiting the scene of that crime and finding evidence.
Ingfrida86 (December 12, 2008 at 9:08 am)
just watched it last night....fucking amazing.
5platt (December 6, 2008 at 11:24 pm)
Oh my life. I've just found out about this. It's notout here in the UK till December 14th. I'll be the first in the queue. This guy is a legend. We need more people like this. He wasn't crazy like some say, he was one of the few sane ones. He saw the world for what it is. And how he avoided jail is just beyond me.
anutter14ever (November 30, 2008 at 11:27 pm)
he certainly didnt commit suicide he was murdered for his part in the franklin cover and the chance of him exposing those in very high places there are four videos that state his involvement just type in the name " Rusty Nelson " its in a four part series
SlippersJay (November 19, 2008 at 4:21 pm)
This is a SUPERB movie. Best of the year... seen it twice. Gonna see it again. HST is a legend... movie is a fitting testament. The ending is a knockout. Send Lawyers, Guns, and Money...
cross666fade (November 14, 2008 at 5:45 pm)
I saw this when I went to San Fransisco, I thought it was frickin' awsome! I should really read more of his work.
michets82 (November 4, 2008 at 4:46 am)
he was THE man!!