American: The Bill Hicks Story (2010)

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Matt Harlock and Paul Thomas Talk American: The Bill Hicks Story [Exclusive]

The directing duo takes us behind-the-scenes of this groundbreaking new documentary, in theaters now.

B. Alan OrangeApr 20, 2011

Critics Score

82%

Release Date

April 10, 2010

Directors

Cast

Kevin Booth
John Farneti
Bill Hicks
Lynn Hicks
Mary Hicks
Steve Hicks

Official Website

americanthemovie.com

American: The Bill Hicks Story Synopsis

Seventeen years after his death, Bill Hicks has taken a permanent place in the cultural landscape and is widely recognized as one of the greatest American comedians of the modern era. Described as many things - philosopher, social satirist, even preacher - Hicks was ultimately a performer who, for many, changed what comedy could be. He believed that comedy played a vital role in any free and just society, and that the comedian, a free spirit detached from political or corporate agendas, was able to voice what others wouldn't, challenging convention and presenting ideas that would stimulate the minds of the audiences. Hicks had no difficulty making people laugh- but what he really wanted to do was make them think. His life tragically cut short at the age of 32, Hicks' timeless material lives on, revered today by both comedians (many who cite him as an influence) and fans alike. Hicks' remarkable journey is brought to life in the documentary feature American: The Bill Hicks Story. Combining revealing new interviews from those who knew him best with a bold new photographic animation technique, American: The Bill Hicks Story takes the audience inside Hicks' unfolding life story using archival footage and animated photographs, many from Hicks' personal collection and previously unseen. It's a film that innovates, inspires, and outrages- while being funny as hell in the process.