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Hunter S. Thompson was one of America’s most iconoclastic writers, and his life of excess is legendary. This recommendation is for any of you readers that may only be slightly familiar with the man and his work. I personally rate his best writing on par with William S. Burroughs and Kurt Vonnegut. Aside from his books, Thompson made his life into a strange mix of comedy and performance art. There are far more of his antics on video than this documentary could contain, but thankfully most of them are available on YouTube (here’s a personal favorite). Gonzo is a solid overview of his life, and a fun watch too. I strongly suggest you read “Hell’s Angels” and “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” if you have not had the pleasure. Also if you haven’t seen Terry Gilliam’s Fear and Loathing… adaptation, watch that before you read the book. I don’t think the other way around would be very satisfying.
Not available on Blu-ray.
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