“Absolutely riveting. An extraordinary film.” - Vanity Fair

“A mesmerizing film…Johnny Depp narrates with
 just the right blend of awe and impertinence.” – Rolling Stone

“**** The most absorbing film I have seen this year. "

– New York Observer

Johnny Depp narrates Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney’s (Taxi to the Darkside, Enron) look into the life of gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. A fast moving, wildly entertaining documentary with an iconic soundtrack, the film addresses the major touchstones in Thompson’s life—the notorious story behind his landmark book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, his deep involvement in Senator George McGovern’s 1972 presidential campaign, his near-successful bid for the office of sheriff in Aspen in 1970 and much more.  This screening continues the ashland independent film festival's monthly series of Southern Oregon premieres and encores of Film Festival favorites showing on selected Fridays through November at the Varsity. These special showings will benefit the non-profit AIFF and are made possible by Coming Attractions Theatres.

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