Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia
- Director: Nicholas Wrathall
- Writer: Nicholas Wrathall
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- Festivals: Tribeca Film Festival
Synopsis: 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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Indiewire Reviews
Why Documentary Profiles Should Have Had Their Own Section at Tribeca
Why not give the documentary profiles their own space to shine? Given that this type of filmmaking can be found among countless new features each year, the festival's programmers may want to consider carving out a better space for them in the next edition. In the meantime, these movies still provide...
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