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200890 minPG-13documentary

Doc

200890 minPG-13documentary

Harold Louis "Doc" Humes, a co-founder of the Paris Review, navigated a complex life marked by literature, utopian ideals, and mental health challenges.

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Harold Louis "Doc" Humes, a co-founder of the Paris Review, navigated a complex life marked by literature, utopian ideals, and mental health challenges.

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Immy Humesdirector

Paul Auster

Paul Austercast

Peter Matthiessen

Peter Matthiessencast

Jonas Mekas

Jonas Mekascast

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Harold Louis "Doc" Humes, a forgotten American novelist and co-founder of the Paris Review, navigated a life filled with diverse ideas. His story includes themes of utopia, marijuana, literature, and protest. Humes faced challenges related to paranoia and mental illness throughout his life. The documentary spans 90 minutes, detailing his adventures and contributions to American literature and culture from the mid-20th century onward.

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