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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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