Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia(2013)
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.
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia (2013) is a documentary film directed by Nicholas D. Wrathall, released on August 4, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Gore Vidal, Jerry Brown, William F. Buckley Jr. and George H. W. Bush. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas D. Wrathall
- Production:
- Audax Films, End Cue
- Status:
- Released
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gore Vidal
as Self
Jerry Brown
as Self (archive footage)
William F. Buckley Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
George H. W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Carter
as Self (archive footage)
Johnny Carson
as Self (archive footage)
James Best
as Self (archive footage)
Dick Cavett
as Self (archive footage)
Karen Black
as Self (archive footage)
Farrah Fawcett
as Self (archive footage)
David Frost
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Nicholas D. Wrathall.
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Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 34 ratings.
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Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia online?
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Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia (2013) is available to stream on Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia?
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The main cast of Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia (2013) includes Gore Vidal, Jerry Brown, William F. Buckley Jr., George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush. The film was directed by Nicholas D. Wrathall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia released?
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Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia was released on August 4, 2013 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia worth watching?
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Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia (2013) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.