# Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008)

> An archival, darkly comic portrait of Hunter S. Thompson's explosive rise as the defining voice of gonzo journalism.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7438

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Alex Gibney
- Cast: Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp, Sonny Barger, Muhammad Ali, Warren Beatty, George W. Bush, Edmund Muskie
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0479468/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, volatile, political documentary night, writer biography marathon

## Synopsis

A wild ride through the chaotic life of a literary icon, where the line between genius and madness blurs.

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