A running narrative follows Thompson as he fights what he considers a "bogus" DUI charge in his hometown of Aspen, Colorado. The film captures his efforts to avoid being placed in the legal system by local police he believed were conspiring against him.
It chronicles the 25th anniversary of his seminal book, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas , and the turbulent process of bringing it to the big screen. A highlight of the film is a tense confrontation at Thompson's "Owl Farm" kitchen between the author and director Alex Cox , which ultimately led to Cox's removal from the project. Key Figures and Appearances Breakfast with Hunter
Songwriter Warren Zevon , who is shown collaborating with Thompson at his home. Critical Reception A running narrative follows Thompson as he fights
The documentary meanders through various episodes of Thompson’s later life, centered on two major threads: A highlight of the film is a tense
The film features a "who's who" of cultural icons and close associates who orbited Thompson's world, including: Johnny Depp , Benicio del Toro , and John Cusack .