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Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee
Documentary · 2016
The strange story of John McAfee, who went from millionaire software mogul to yogi, Kurtz-like jungle recluse to potential murderer, and most recently a prospective presidential candidate for the American Libertarian Party.
The sides of Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee
- An antivirus millionaire hiding out in Belize
- A neighbour's murder and a flight to Guatemala
- Former associates telling their side
Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee is good for you if…
- you like true stories that sound made up.
- you want the strangest turns a tech fortune can take.
- you're drawn to a charming man nobody can fully trust.
Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee is bad for you if…
- you need a clear answer about what really happened.
- you'd rather not spend a film on a neighbour's murder, armed guards and a run from the police.
About: paranoia · money · impunity
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