Movie Description
Timothy Leary's Dead
(1996)Overview
Journalizing his final year before dying of cancer in May 1996, this documentary takes a sentimental walk down memory-lane to honor a man whose place in history is surely guaranteed. Probably best known for his oft-quoted (and misunderstood) 1960s phrase wherein Dr.Leary encouraged everyone to "turn on, tune in and drop out", the filmmakers sought to capture the real man behind the legend; vox-pops with friends, colleges and family pepper the storyline that made-up the multi-faceted man who was author, psychologist, teacher, guru, fugitive-from-justice and dignified humorist. We see him in his experimental 1960s, the hippie 70s, his thoughtful 80s and the futuristic 90s. Overall a very satisfying documentary about this extraordinary man. Ever the Professor, we see his musings on life & death and, after succumbing to the inevitable, we witness the (somewhat macabre) after-death cryogenic storage of his severed head for his optimistic, future generations to do with what they may.
Featured Crew
- Director : Paul Davids
- Writer : Paul Davids,Claire Burch
- Cast : Timothy Leary
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleTimothy Leary's Dead
Status Released
Release Information
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1996-09-09
Original Language
Runtime 01h 20m
Genres
- Documentary
























