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The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo

  • 2017
  • 55m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo (2017)
Documentary

Film uncovers the true story behind legendary Chicano activist Oscar Zeta Acosta, the real-life inspiration for Hunter S. Thompson's "Dr. Gonzo"Film uncovers the true story behind legendary Chicano activist Oscar Zeta Acosta, the real-life inspiration for Hunter S. Thompson's "Dr. Gonzo"Film uncovers the true story behind legendary Chicano activist Oscar Zeta Acosta, the real-life inspiration for Hunter S. Thompson's "Dr. Gonzo"

  • Director
    • Phillip Rodriguez
  • Writers
    • Phillip Rodriguez
    • David Ventura
  • Stars
    • Dave Beaudrie
    • Xavier Becerra
    • Anahi Bustillos
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    56
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Phillip Rodriguez
    • Writers
      • Phillip Rodriguez
      • David Ventura
    • Stars
      • Dave Beaudrie
      • Xavier Becerra
      • Anahi Bustillos
    • 1User review
    • 33Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Dave Beaudrie
    Dave Beaudrie
    • Mr. Wilkie
    Xavier Becerra
    Xavier Becerra
    • Judge #2
    Anahi Bustillos
    Anahi Bustillos
    • Lydia Lopez
    Jesse Celedon
    Jesse Celedon
    • Oscar Zeta Acosta
    Tonantzin Esparza
    • Connie Suarez
    Patrick M.J. Finerty
    Patrick M.J. Finerty
    • Tom Fike
    Gaba Gavi
    • David Felton
    Mike Gerbi
    Mike Gerbi
    • Ralph Moore
    Jeff Harms
    Jeff Harms
    • Hunter S. Thompson
    Christa Haxthausen
    • Ann Henry
    Sam Hernandez
    • Juan
    Damien Landini
    • Neil Herring
    Steve Ledesma
    • Young Oscar Zeta Acosta
    Shiah Luna
    Shiah Luna
    • Teresa
    Robert M. Miles
    Robert M. Miles
    • White Judge
    • (as Smokey Miles)
    Trin Miller
    • Betty Dowd
    Marcos Najera
    Marcos Najera
    • Podcast Host (DVD Bonus Feature)
    Joel Pelletier
    Joel Pelletier
    • Dr. Serbin
    • Director
      • Phillip Rodriguez
    • Writers
      • Phillip Rodriguez
      • David Ventura
    • All cast & crew
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    • Alternate versions
      "The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo" 5-part companion podcast series produced by Marcos Najera. PODCAST ONE: "Who the F Is That?" PODCAST TWO: "Hunting for Buffalo in Arizona" PODCAST THREE: "The Ladies in His Life" PODCAST FOUR: "A Vandalized Voice" PODCAST FIVE: "Law, Literature & Racism: Zeta Style"

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    Details

    • Release date
      • 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • City Projects
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      • 55m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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