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.

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Jerry Brown

Self (archive footage)

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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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Revenue

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