Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia
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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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)
Farrah Fawcett
Self (archive footage)
David Frost
Self (archive footage)
Henry Fonda
Self (archive footage)
Charlton Heston
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas D. Wrathall
- Original Title
- Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Audax Films, End Cue
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas D. Wrathall
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Nicholas D. Wrathall
Director
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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?
The principal cast of Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia includes Gore Vidal, Jerry Brown, William F. Buckley Jr., George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush.
When was Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia released and how long is it?
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.