Always willing to hurl himself right in the middle of the action, journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson was fearless as well as reckless. This documentary looks beyond his wild antics to focus on the courage and principles that made him a success. Rare home movies, audiotapes and unpublished materials offer added insight into this complex man, who was well-known for his fondness for sex, drugs and alcohol.
again shameless cut and past synopsis but it does the job.
good look at the real life of the man who inspired a deadly legend. the recent Fear and Loathing adaptation by terry Gilliam is outstanding but this helps round out your understanding.
