Best of Enemies Trailer

When an influential and forward-thinking writer locks horns with a conservative author, things get a little intense. Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley, Jr. made headlines when they were enlisted to debate the Republican and Democratic presidential ideals in 1968 for ABC, and subsequently found themselves in a controversial feud as they became more and more incensed by each other's opinions. With threats of violence and insulting jargon leaving a shocking mark on the legendary televised argument, it became a landmark moment in political media and, indeed, continued - albeit indirectly - with later publications and lawsuits from both parties. While there used to be an element of poise and dignity with political conversation, from this moment, things heated up considerably when it came to fighting about the government.

'Best Of Enemies' is a documentary exploring the historic feud between Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley, Jr.; two influential intellectuals who both wanted the last word. Nominated for awards at both the Sundance and SXSW Film Festival, the film has been directed and written by writing partners Robert Gordon ('Johnny Cash') and Morgan Neville ('The Cool School') and it is set to be released in the US on July 24th 2015.