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But if you want to see the moment before the Doctor went completely off the rails—when he still believed you could throw a wrench into the machine by simply being too loud to ignore—stream this immediately.

There is a heartbreaking moment in the doc where old friends and colleagues note that this was the last time Hunter S. Thompson was truly happy. The '70s hadn't gotten dark yet. The drugs still worked. The gun was still a joke. fear and loathing in aspen movie

If you don’t know the backstory, here’s the elevator pitch: In 1970, long before the Samoan attorney showed up, Hunter Thompson ran for Sheriff of Pitkin County, Colorado (home to the glitzy, celebrity-packed town of Aspen). But if you want to see the moment

The documentary, directed by Bobby Kennedy III (yes, that Kennedy family), doesn’t just rehash the election. It dissects the moment the counterculture decided to stop protesting and start governing. Thompson’s platform was hilarious, terrifying, and radical: Tear up the streets and turn them into grassy malls. Rename Aspen "Fat City" to deter greedy developers. Decriminalize drugs. And, most famously, he ran on a promise to put convicted felons in charge of the police force. The '70s hadn't gotten dark yet

Just don't watch it on a full stomach. The snow is blinding, the hot dogs are mysterious, and the rich people are screaming.

Gonzo forever. ★★★★☆ (4/5) Best paired with: A can of Chivas Regal (or a beer, if you value your liver) and a deep disdain for ski lodges.