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Timothy Leary's Dead

19961h 20mPaul Davids
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 71%

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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.

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What is Timothy Leary's Dead (1996) about?

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;…

Who stars in Timothy Leary's Dead?

Timothy Leary's Dead stars Timothy Leary. The film was directed by Paul Davids.

How long is Timothy Leary's Dead?

Timothy Leary's Dead has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996.

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Timothy Leary's Dead holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 71. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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