Confessions of a dangerous mind

Set in the 1970’s, George Clooney’s directorial debut, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is a film chronicling the oscillating and alluring imaginative journey of Chuck Barris. In the movie, Chuck’s imaginations are portrayed through his apparitions, which, in turn offer advice and guidance as to the road’s he must take along the turbulent journey of his life.

Conveyed in an impressionistic style, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind draws on the arresting and emotional influence that Chuck’s imagination provided him with. Based on a true story, the purpose of the film is to give an opinion and perhaps some insight into the mysterious notions of Chucks mind which took place behind his alleged double-life; as a potentially impressionable game show host and as a freelance assassin for the CIA. In his ultimate search for self-satisfaction, Chucks deceptive and petulant imagination provides for many-a-plot twist, until he eventually finds his destination.

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