Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008)

Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true "free lance, " goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steel-eyed conviction for writing wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday, 1965 to 1975, the film includes clips of never-before-seen (nor heard) home movies, audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts.

Genres: Documentary

What to watch after Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

• Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism (2004)
• Bowling for Columbine (2002)
• Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
• Zero Days (2016) — Alex Gibney directed both
• The Armstrong Lie (2013) — Alex Gibney directed both
• The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007) — Same feel: irreverent, provocative