Documentary Club: The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo

Documentary Club is celebrating Hispanic Heritage month by watching The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo, which uncovers the true story of legendary Chicano activist Oscar Zeta Acosta!

Immortalized as Dr. Gonzo in Hunter S. Thompson’s cult novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Acosta left an enviable legacy: two critically praised novels, a high-profile turn as lead attorney for LA’s Chicano movement, a quixotic run for L.A. County Sheriff, and innumerable feats of radical activism and performance art.

After Acosta’s mysterious disappearance in 1974 sent shockwaves through the counterculture that had embraced him, his larger-than-life legacy soon faded tragically from memory – relegated, at best, to a supporting player in Thompson’s literary universe. The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo rescues Acosta from obscurity, exploring the man’s personal and creative evolution against the backdrop of a society in turmoil, laying bare his brilliance, his contradictions, and his unique contribution to American society.

Registration recommended but not required.

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