Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia

Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia

2013 · 89 min · EN · 7.8 (29 votes)
Dir. Nicholas D. Wrathall · Starring Gore Vidal, Jerry Brown, William F. Buckley Jr., George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Jimmy Carter
Documentary

Anchored by intimate, one-on-one interviews with the man himself, Nicholas Wrathall’s new documentary is a fascinating and wholly entertaining tribute to the iconic Gore Vidal. Commentary by those who knew him best—including filmmaker/nephew Burr Steers and the late Christopher Hitchens—blends with footage from Vidal’s legendary on-air career to remind us why he will forever stand as one of the most brilliant and fearless critics of our time.

VIBE

A sharp, engaging dive into the mind of a literary titan. It’s a conversation that feels both deeply personal and broadly relevant, brimming with wit and incisive observations on society and culture. Perfect for anyone who enjoys a good intellectual sparring match.

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