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Gonzo: The Life and Work of Hunter S. Thompson

From Oscar-winning 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.

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A unique man, Hunter S. Thompson, to say the least, as Johnny Depp narrates Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney’s probing look at the uncanny life of Thompson as a journalist.

The documentary touches on major highlights in Thompson’s wild career with the Hell’s Angels, McGovern 72 Presidential campaign and near successful bid for mayor of Aspen.

“Gonzo: The Life and Times of Hunter S. Thompson” opens July 4th in theaters.

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