Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) is a fascinating look at the legendary creator of Gonzo journalism and author of such groundbreaking works as Hell's Angels, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail. Under the smart and discerning direction of Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney, the film gives a loving yet honest look at the famously strange outlaw journalist.

Alex Gibney Directs

Alex Gibney, documentary filmmaker and director of Gonzo, is no slouch. In 2001, he directed the excellent Jimi Hendrix and the Blues, and followed it up with 2005's Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, which earned him an academy award nomination, and the unique The Human Behavior Experiments in 2006. But he reached greater success and recognition after tackling the issue of torture and mistreatment of War on Terror detainees in the 2007 Oscar-winning documentary Taxi To The Dark Side. His next film, Gonzo, is lighter in nature, despite Thompson's suicidal ending, hearkening back to Gibney's Hendrix doc. Gonzo shows that Gibney is truly a versatile and talented filmmaker.