Director: Alex Gibney

Writer: Alex Gibney

Keywords: Documentary, Biography

Documentary examines the prime of infamous "gonzo" journalist Hunter S. Thompson's career.

ABSTRACT
Relying on reams of never-before-seen home movies, tapes, and unpublished manuscripts to weave its true-life tale, Gonzo: The Life and Work of Hunter S. Thompson focuses on the pivotal years of its subject's career -- namely, 1965 to 1975 -- to provide viewers with an in-depth look at the famed writer and "gonzo" journalist's life and times.

Name	Occupation	Birth	Death	Known for
Sonny Barger	Criminal	8-Oct-1938		Oakland Hells Angels
Pat Buchanan	Columnist	2-Nov-1938		Crossfire
Jimmy Buffett	Singer/Songwriter	25-Dec-1946		Margaritaville
Patrick Caddell	Pundit	19-May-1950	16-Feb-2019	Pollster, aide to Carter, Fox Contributor
Jimmy Carter	Head of State	1-Oct-1924		39th US President, 1977-81
Johnny Depp	Actor	9-Jun-1963		Captain Jack Sparrow
Gary Hart	Politician	28-Nov-1936		US Senator from Colorado, 1975-87
George McGovern	Politician	19-Jul-1922	21-Oct-2012	US Senator from South Dakota, 1963-81
Ralph Steadman	Artist	15-May-1936		Gonzo artist and caricaturist
Jann Wenner	Business	7-Jan-1946		Publisher of Rolling Stone magazine
Tom Wolfe	Author	2-Mar-1930	14-May-2018	Bonfire of the Vanities

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