Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia

Amnesia

 

Gore Vidal’s humour and insight in this documentary film had me laughing throughout the show. The scenes are interspersed with quotes from Vidal that really hit as true. The film uses footage from his many public appearances over the years and there are several conversations with the author. Even well into his eighties his wit hadn’t left him. When Pat and I visited the Amalfi Coast we speculated which villa might be his. Now that we know, we’ll be sure to spot it on our next trip! I know Dad read several of his books, and it is time I added a few to my reading list.