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Directed by
  
Nicholas D. Wrathall

Music by
  
Ian Honeyman

Starring
  
Gore Vidal

Produced by
  
Nicholas Wrathall, Michael Barnett, Andrew Kortschak, Walter Kortschak, Burr Steers

Cinematography
  
Joel Schwarzburg, Derek Weidenhahn, Armando Death

Edited by
  
Suresh Ayyar, Rob Bralver, William Haugse

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.

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Synopsis

The film is a commentary on Gore Vidal's professional and personal life, and the impact he had in art and politics. It includes exclusive interviews with Vidal, as well as figures such as Burr Steers and Christopher Hitchens.

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. As of September 8, 2014, it had an 86% ranking at Rotten Tomatoes.

    Awards

    The film won the award of Best International Documentary Film at the 2014 Byron Bay International Film Festival.

    Accolades

  • Audience Award - Palm Springs International Film Festival
  • Best Documentary - 16th United Nations Association Film Festival

    • Festival screenings

  • Tribeca Film Festival (2013)
  • Aspen Film Festival (2013)
  • Traverse City Film Festival (2013)
  • 16th United Nations Association Film Festival (2013)

    • References

    Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia Wikipedia
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