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2008120 minRdocumentary

6.9/ 10(136 ratings)• TMDB

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

2008120 minRdocumentary

6.9/ 10(136 ratings)• TMDB

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Hunter S. Thompson's chaotic lifestyle and influential writings on music and politics from 1965 to 1975 are explored through interviews and rare footage.

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Alex Gibney

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Hunter S. Thompson's chaotic lifestyle and influential writings on music and politics from 1965 to 1975 are explored through interviews and rare footage.

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Hunter S. Thompson, a key figure in American journalism, emerges vividly in this documentary directed by Alex Gibney. The film covers Thompson's influential writings on music and politics from 1965 to 1975. It features interviews with friends and family, including Tom Wolfe and Ralph Steadman, who discuss his chaotic lifestyle marked by substance use and his unique narrative style. Rare home movies and unpublished manuscripts provide insight into Thompson's life and his impact on American culture during a turbulent era.

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Meet Hunter S. Thompson's friends and family.
See interviews with Tom Wolfe and Ralph Steadman.
Find out about Thompson's impact on music and politics.

Did You Know

The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2008.
It was released in US theaters on July 4, 2008.
The DVD was released on November 18, 2008.
The Gonzo album notes were nominated for a Grammy award in 2009.

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Who directed the documentary Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson?

Alex Gibney directed the documentary.

When was Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson released in US theaters?

It was released in US theaters on July 4, 2008.

What awards was Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson nominated for?

It was nominated for the Grand Jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival and for Best Documentary Screenplay at the Writers' Guild of America awards in 2009.

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Writers Guild of America Awards

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Sundance Film Festival

2009 • Official selection

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

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