When I Die
Synopsis
"When I Die" is about the making of the Gonzo Monument to Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, and the blasting of his ashes into the heavens. The infamous outlaw journalist described his funeral plans in a clip from a 1978 BBC documentary which opens "When I Die.". Hunter wanted a 150 foot obelisk built in his backyard from which his ashes would be shot five hundred feet into the air and explode over his beloved Owl Farm in Woody Creek, Colorado. That is exactly what happened in August, 2005, six months after Dr. Thompson committed suicide. In "When I Die" the trials, tribulations and triumphs of this elaborate funeral production are inter cut with 35mm time-lapse photography and the final pyrotechnics are in breath-taking high speed 35mm.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Premier was at Starz Denver International Film Festival.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wayne Ewing
- Original Title
- When I Die
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wayne Ewing
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Wayne Ewing
Director
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What is When I Die about?
"When I Die" is about the making of the Gonzo Monument to Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, and the blasting of his ashes into the heavens. The infamous outlaw journalist described his funeral plans in a clip from a 1978 BBC documentary which opens "When I Die.". Hunter wanted a 150 foot obelisk built in his backyard from which his ashes would be shot five hundred feet into the air and explode over his beloved Owl Farm in Woody Creek, Colorado. That is exactly what happened in August, 2005, six months after Dr. Thompson committed suicide. In "When I Die" the trials, tribulations and triumphs of this elaborate funeral production are inter cut with 35mm time-lapse photography and the final pyrotechnics are in breath-taking high speed 35mm.
Who directed When I Die?
When I Die was directed by Wayne Ewing.
Who stars in When I Die?
The principal cast of When I Die includes Hunter S. Thompson.
When was When I Die released and how long is it?
When I Die was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 59m.