Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia is a 2013 documentary film about the life and career of author Gore Vidal. It premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in 2013.[1]
Synopsis
The film is a commentary on Gore Vidal's professional and personal life, and the impact he had in art and politics.[2] It includes exclusive interviews with Vidal, as well as figures such as Burr Steers and Christopher Hitchens.[2]
Cast
- Gore Vidal
- Jay Parini
- Burr Steers
- Christopher Hitchens
- Jodie Evans
- Tim Robbins
- Mikhail Gorbachev
- Sting
- David Mamet
- Bob Scheer
- William F. Buckley
- Jay Parini
- Norman Mailer
- Nina Straight
- Dick Cavett
Reception
The film was well received by critics. It received a 72 rating from Metacritic.[3] As of September 8, 2014, it had an 86% ranking at Rotten Tomatoes.[4]
Accolades
- Audience Award - Palm Springs International Film Festival[2]
- Best Documentary - 16th United Nations Association Film Festival[2]
Festival screenings
- Tribeca Film Festival (2013)[2]
- Aspen Film Festival (2013)[2]
- Traverse City Film Festival (2013)[2]
- 16th United Nations Association Film Festival (2013)[2]
References
- ↑ "Rolling Stone". rollingstone.com. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "Gore Vidal Documentary". Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia. IFC. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ↑ "Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ↑ "Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 8 September 2014.