Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Gonzo is documentary covering the iconic journalist Hunter Thompson. It's a fond and very revealing portrait of a writer who stands alongside Samuel Clemens and Walt Whitman as an American original. This documentary is a mesmerizing look at the mythic quality and anarchic spirit of the irreverent and rabble-rousing journalist. While the claim that his post-1970s lacks his former brilliance is hard to refute, Gonzo proves that edginess is an insipid commodity, championing Thompson's best work for its insight rather than its outrage. This film is a fascinating lesson in history that shows how eclat can be the infliction of talent.