Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee (2016)

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The stranger-than-fiction saga of John McAfee, the computer antivirus software mogul who decamped to a heavily fortified jungle compound in Belize, where his libertine lifestyle was interrupted by allegations he had murdered his neighbor in 2012. His subsequent flight to Guatemala and later foray into United States politics is retold by Academy Award-nominated documentarian Nanette Burstein.
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Critic Reviews for Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee

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Viewers can form their own conclusions about McAfee's alleged connection to Faull's murder, the death of David Middleton and other aspects of his life. Burstein convincingly makes her case.

Sep 22, 2016 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
San Francisco Chronicle
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An unsettling story of madness, murder, and media manipulation.

Oct 31, 2018 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
FanboyNation.com

Chilling documentary on the American software anti-virus guru, John McAfee.

Feb 22, 2017 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

His story is a very enlightening and important one; Burstein tells it well.

Nov 18, 2016 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Guardian

As a portrait of a deeply disturbed yet somehow socially acceptable figure, it's awfully compelling stuff.

Sep 18, 2016 | Full Review…
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Gringo: The Dangerous Life Of John McAfee is a testimony to the rewards of methodical, old-fashioned investigative reporting.

Sep 12, 2016 | Full Review…
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