25th anniversary screening. Psychedelic escapades in Las Vegas based on the life and writing of Hunter S. Thompson with a post-screening discussion about depictions of drug use in narrative media.
An oddball journalist (Johnny Depp) and his psychopathic lawyer (Benicio del Toro) travel to Las Vegas for a series of psychedelic escapades. Join local Harm Reductionists and drug-user human rights activists for a post-screening panel discussion about depictions of drug use in narrative media. [118 min; comedy, drama; English]
A Q&A with Kass Botts and Nicholas Voyles of the Indiana Recovery Alliance on the role of drugs in popular culture will follow the screening.
"A peculiar and oddly haunting achievement." — Maitland McDonagh, TV Guide
"Terry Gilliam's surreal mood piece paints a vivid, splashy picture of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson." — R.L. Shaffer, IGN DVD
"A beautiful cinematic showcase for Thompson at the peak of his writing skills." — Christopher Long, Movie Metropolis
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