Long-time illustrator Ralph Steadman , and fellow journalists P.J. O'Rourke and George Plimpton .
is a 2003 cinema vérité documentary that offers an intimate, often raw look into the daily life and chaotic world of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson . Directed by Wayne Ewing , a neighbor and long-time friend of Thompson, the film eschews traditional "talking head" interviews in favor of fly-on-the-wall footage captured over several years, primarily between 1996 and 1998. Core Storylines Breakfast with Hunter
Songwriter Warren Zevon , who is shown collaborating with Thompson at his home. Critical Reception Long-time illustrator Ralph Steadman