‘Gonzo:’ Effective journalism, powerful film
July 30, 2008
By Sam Watermeier
<swatermeier@hilite.org>
“Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson” is a memorial to a man who became a hostage to his persona. By digging underneath the myth and genuinely trying to understand that real man, this film liberates him. “Gonzo” clears up misconceptions about the famous writer Thompson without seeming biased and makes the audience understand aspects of him he did not even understand himself, thus connecting us to him on a deep, personal level. Read more


