Articles tagged "george mcgovern"

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

by Cynthia Fuchs

[3.Jul.08] :. While Gonzo makes a familiar case, that Thompson frequently lost himself in celebrity, it also argues for his legacy, not cynicism but optimism.

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Full Frame Documentary Film Festival 2007 Feature

Full Frame 3: The Bad, the Ugly, the Cute and the Delicious

by Kevin Greer, Jyllian Gunther, and Isaac Miller

[11.May.07] :. Subversive behavior is encouraged, girl-watching is indulged, Hunter S. Thompson gets some respect, and the pig-out at the wrap-up Awards Barbeque begins.

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The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2005)

by Louis R. Carlozo [Chicago Tribune (MCT)]

[30.Apr.07] :. `U.S. vs. John Lennon' shows Nixon's efforts to quash a Beatle

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The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2005)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[2.Nov.06] :. The case against John Lennon was jumpstarted by a very scary image, namely, the musician and a black man on daytime TV.

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One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern (2005)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[24.Jul.06] :. It's alarming, and not a little heartbreaking, that George McGovern's call for taking responsibility and acknowledging mistakes remains relevant to this day.

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