Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia (2013)

08/04/2013 (EN) • 1h 29m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Jerry Brown

Self (archive footage)

William F. Buckley Jr.

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George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Jimmy Carter

Self (archive footage)

Johnny Carson

Self (archive footage)

James Best

Self (archive footage)

Dick Cavett

Self (archive footage)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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