Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia (2013)
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.
Director: Nicholas D. Wrathall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: August 4, 2013
Cast
- Gore Vidal - Self
- Jerry Brown - Self (archive footage)
- William F. Buckley Jr. - Self (archive footage)
- George H. W. Bush - Self (archive footage)
- George W. Bush - Self (archive footage)
- Jimmy Carter - Self (archive footage)
- Johnny Carson - Self (archive footage)
- James Best - Self (archive footage)
- Dick Cavett - Self (archive footage)
- Karen Black - Self (archive footage)
Production: Audax Films, End Cue
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia about?
- 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.
- Who directed Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia?
- Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia was directed by Nicholas D. Wrathall.
- Who stars in Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia?
- Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia stars Gore Vidal, Jerry Brown, William F. Buckley Jr., George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Jimmy Carter.
- How long is Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia?
- Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia?
- Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia is a Documentary film.