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2011 · 90 min · English
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Directed by
Alex Gibney, Alison Ellwood

Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters embarked on a remarkable journey in 1964, traveling from California to the New York World’s Fair aboard their iconic Magic Bus. Fueled by LSD, they documented their counterculture adventures across America in 16MM film. Decades later, director Alex Gibney and Alison Ellwood unearthed this previously unseen footage, offering a revealing look at their experiences and a poignant reflection on American freedom and rebellion during that era.

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