Geneva church to show 'Gore Vidal: United States of Amnesia'

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva will show the documentary "Gore Vidal: United States of Amnesia" at 7 p.m. Friday, March 24.

No 20th-century figure has had a more profound effect on the worlds of literature, film, politics, historical debate, and the culture wars than Gore Vidal. Anchored by intimate one-on-one interviews with the man himself, Nicholas Wrathall's new documentary is a fascinating and wholly entertaining portrait of the last lion of the age of American liberalism.

Commentary by those who knew him best - including filmmaker/nephew Burr Steers and the late Christopher Hitchens - blends with footage from Vidal's legendary on-air career.

Gore Vidal's professional life spans more than 50 years of American politics and letters. His return to America in 2005 marked the last great stage in his creative career and this film represents an extraordinary opportunity to share his view on America in the 21st century (this film was released in 2013).

Featuring candid vérité footage of Vidal in his final years, the film explores his enduring global impact on art, politics, and everything in between. His overview of the current state of the Republic and the health of U.S. democracy is unique and incisive.

This is Gore Vidal's last word and testimony.

At 7 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month, the community is invited to view and discuss documentaries examining timely issues important to social justice. No admission is charged. Refreshments are served.

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, established in 1842 and the oldest church in town, is a diverse, welcoming community that endeavors to make its Covenant a living reality. They provide religious education and opportunities for spiritual growth. They encourage individual and mutual responsibility as together they work to be a liberal religious voice in the community and a force for compassionate social justice. For more information, visit uusg.org.