directed by: Terry Gilliam, year: 2011
actors: Tim Robbins, Ralph Steadman

The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved is a short film adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's seminal piece of gonzo journalism. The movie captures the chaotic and surreal experience of attending the Kentucky Derby, emphasizing the bizarre and often debauched nature of the event. It explores themes of excess, spectacle, and the darker side of American culture through Thompson's unique and immersive narrative style.

Documentary, Gonzo, Journalism, Kentucky Derby, Surreal