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New Hunter S. Thompson Documentary Bursts In Air On July 4

Gonzo: The Life And Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Released July 4
6/30/08

"...And this qualifier is the essence of what, for no particular reason, I've decided to call Gonzo Journalism. It is a style of "reporting" based on William Faulkner's idea that the best fiction is far more true than any kind of journalism--and the best journalists have always known this..."
                                         --Hunter S. Thompson

Louisville, Kentucky's, own Hunter S. Thompson inspired another documentary on his life and work. A great man once said death is a great career move. Thompson's books Hell's Angels, Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, Fear And Loathing On The Campaign Trail '72, The Great Shark Hunt, The Curse of Lono, Generation of Swine, Better Than Sex, Screwjack, The Proud Highway, The Rum Diary, Hey Rube! and Fear And Loathing In America rank as some of the most scathing, venemous, hilarious and truthful works you'll read in American literature. This New York Times article reviews this latest documentary. Louisville native, and close Thompson ally, Johnny Depp narrarates the film...

This summer proves to be an interesting season. Here's another article on an Honorary Mystery And Manners Southern Artist. Tomorrow evening I interview the great Steve Cropper. There's much more, but I'm not going to let any more cats out of the bag, or rabbits out of the hat...so, all for now...but I'm keeping a few tricks up my sleeve. You won't be disappointed. Until then,

James Calemine

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