Tim Leary: The Art of Dying
Tim Leary: The Art of Dying

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Tim Leary: The Art of Dying

2008
Movie
90 min
English

LSD Guru Tim Leary teaches us all to die by dying himself in what he calls his "custom death". This documentary deals with Mr. Leary's last days, all captured on camera by his own request.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Tim LearyGenres: Documentary, Biography

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the final months of counterculture icon Tim Leary's life, focusing on his philosophical reflections on death and dying. It features interviews with friends and associates, archival footage, and Leary's own writings and pronouncements. The film captures his characteristic wit and intellectual curiosity as he confronts his mortality.

Critical Reception

As a documentary focused on a niche subject and a controversial figure, 'Tim Leary: The Art of Dying' received limited mainstream critical attention. However, for those interested in Leary's legacy and philosophical explorations, it offered a poignant and insightful look into his final days.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a unique perspective on Leary's philosophical views on mortality.

  • Features compelling interviews and archival material.

  • May appeal most to fans of Tim Leary and counterculture history.

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Fun Fact

The documentary was released posthumously, compiling materials and interviews from Tim Leary's final period.

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