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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Director: Alex Gibney Cast: Hunter S. Thompson

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  • DVD Release Date: 11/18/2008
  • Original Release: 2007
  • Rating: Rated R
  • Sales Rank: 13,956

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Director Commentary; Deleted Scenes; Extended Interviews; "The Gonzo Tapes" - Audio Excerpts; "Wayward And Weary" A Tribute To Hunter S. Thompson; Live Acoustic Performance by Tift Merritt; Drawings By Ralph Steadman; Photo Galleries - Photos, Memorabilia, Notes & Writings; Hunter's Guns; ; Closed Caption

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Disc #1 -- Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
1. Writing History [6:04]
2. Filtering Reality [4:28]
3. The Motorcycle Gang [5:22]
4. Hellish Antics [3:57]
5. A Bummer [4:48]
6. Gun Problems [5:26]
7. Running for Office [4:37]
8. Changing Aspen [5:19]
9. Hunter and Ralph [5:12]
10. Warriors of Their Generation [5:26]
11. Las Vegas [3:33]
12. Movie Making [5:46]
13. Hunter In Washington [4:15]
14. The Candidates of '72 [10:30]
15. The Democratic Nomination [10:03]
16. Votes Are In [6:36]
17. Rock Star Reporter [:39]
18. Highly Distracted [7:09]
19. Starting Anew [5:15]
20. A Legacy [5:34]

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Alex Gibney (director of (Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room) turns his attention from corporate scandal to Gonzo journalism with this tribute to the libido-driven, Wild Turkey-swilling writer who never knew the meaning of the word "excess." Comprised largely of never-before-seen archival materials, Gibney's film focuses on the years between 1965 and 1975, when Hunter S. Thompson was truly firing on all cylinders. Rare home movies, audiotapes, and excerpts from unpublished manuscripts combine to paint an affectionate portrait to the wild-eyed father of Gonzo journalism. Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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  • Ratings: 6Reviews: 2

Even Non-Fans Will Love Thisby MinorThreat77

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July 05, 2009: In my observation, there is no grey area with Hunter S. Thompson: folks either hate him or love him. Fortunately, I count myself in the latter camp. However, I don't believe this influenced my opinion of the documentary. Simply put, "Gonzo" is an excellent documentation of a man's life; a stellar, objective depiction of the evolution of one of America's most controversial writers, and a loving tribute to a man who many feel died too soon. From his coverage of the Hell's Angels, his run for sheriff of Aspen, his reporting from the frontlines of the 1972 Presidential Campaign, to the last years of his life, this documentary leaves very little un-explored- at times hilarious and touching.

PURE GONZO JOURNALISMby Anonymous

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March 30, 2009: I love this movie. If you want to learn more about Hunter's life, purchase this movie.