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The texasraised hicks was a remarkable comic who dared tell truths in this country in a time the 1980s and into the 90s when a lot of. He didnt enjoy the same success as carlin and was bitter after spending years on the road, playing in. The bill hicks story essentially posits hicks as a comedy messiah. Mary hicks, bills mother, appeared on the late show with david letterman in january 2009, where letterman belatedly aired bills 1992 set and apologized for the incident after taking responsibility for the editing. Even for the faithful to whom bill hicks is quite familiar, american may invite more questions than it answers. The complete collection in september represents the absolute final word on the subject of the late comic. In the country which enshrines freedom of speech in its constitution his story is truly. Though it makes for fine complimentary viewing, american. Photoanimated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the 10 people who knew bill best. Now, with in mindlast night i watched a documentary about the late, great american antihero, bill hicks. As mary hicks says in the film, bill you shouldve known him, is all i can say. The bill hicks story, and was so pleased to see a feature length film dedicated to telling the story of his genius and of his career starting out at age 16 to his early tragic death from pancreatic cancer at. The bill hicks story 2011 official trailer hd youtube.

An animated documentary drama on the legendary texas outlaw comic bill hicks. It was also nominated for best graphics and animation category in the 2011. The bill hicks story 2010 starring kevin booth and john farneti on dvd and bluray. Published on apr , 2011 bill hicks is a hero comedian, fighter for truth and for alternative thinking. A true product of the american dream, his rebellious and exhilarating comedy left no stone unturned and his. The award winning true life story of the outlaw comic bill hicks, told by the people who knew him best. Bill hicks 19611994 was an american standup comedian known for his intense performances that criticised religion, politics, entertainment, commercialism and society. The bill hicks story 2009 the tragic side of comedy 2009 late show with david letterman 2009. A brisk look at hicks life from his childhood as a southern baptist near houston to his untimely death at the. The bill hicks story is a serviceable, rather surfacedeep look at the man many considered one of the best comedians of the 20th century.

Using the directors own camcorder, i was asked by the director of the bill hicks movie, matt harlock to shoot video of him speaking at the 2011. The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features archival footage and interviews with family and friends, including kevin booth the filmmakers used a cutandpaste animation technique to add movement to a large collection of still pictures used to document events in. That wasnt enough posthumous validation, however, so the new documentary american. The bill hicks story brings to life the amazing true story of. With bill hicks, dwight slade, mary hicks, steve hicks.

The bill hicks story, british filmmakers matt harlock and paul thomas set out to tell the tale of the influential comedian who was underappreciated in his time and then taken from us too soon. Much more than just a comedian, bill hicks has become an inspiration to millions around the world. For the record, i first found out about him in the pages of the comic book. The bill hicks story 2009 bill reflects on his past, and. While i think he and george carlin had similar points of view, hicks had a much darker and angrier delivery. Comedy bang bang gets a second season with anna kendrick, zach galifianakis, andy samberg, adam scott, jessica alba, sarah silverman and many more.

I love bill hicks and as a consequence of that denis leary makes my skin fucking crawl. Underrated series on netflix that are total hidden. After his death in 1994 at age 32, he became a comedy martyr. Bill hicks biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. If youve never heard of him before in your life, then you need to see this film even more urgently. Now the growing cult status of the late bill hicks, a leftwing texan comic, possessed of unparalleled righteous fury, and you really. A treasure trove of archival material and interviews, american.

On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Hicks performed the final show of his career at carolines in new york on january 6, 1994. However, in america, where he challenged institutions and. Bill hicks used to be considered merely one of the greatest standup comics in the world. The bill hicks story is a 2009 biographical documentary film on the life. Bill hicks is a hero comedian, fighter for truth and for alternative thinking. When two friends tape record their violently noisy neighbors, they accidentally create one of the first viral. He was described by many names philosopher, social satirist, even preacher, but he was ultimately a comic who believed that he could reach his audiences with. Always pushing boundaries in hopes of making his audience question the status quo, hicks dangerous brand of standup drew comparisons to such comedy legends as sam. The bill hicks story is a 2009 biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. Since his tragic death from cancer at age 32, comedian bill hickss legend and stature have only grown, and this unique documentary tells his story, blending live footage, interviews and animation to fill in the details of a life cut short. Reviewed in the united states on december 3, 2010 writing from austin, texas bill hicks home base, i must say i am saddened and outraged that this release has not been made available here in the land of the free and the home of the brave. The bill hicks story 2011 this biographical documentary about standup comic bill hicks uses a photoanimation technique to tell the story of his rise to fame. The bill hicks story, based on interviews with his family and friends, premiered on march 12, 2010, at the south by southwest film festival in austin, texas and has subsequently become available to purchase on dvd.

Considered by many to be one of the sharpest social satiristscomedians to have ever graced the standup stage, bill hicks offered audiences something more than simple laughs he offered a new perspective. Arj barker is an american stand up comedian and actor most known for his. Bill hicks celebrity profile check out the latest bill hicks photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Up until now in terms of documentaries bill fans have had to settle with its just a ride, a short 45 minute or so retrospective tacked on to the release totally bill hicks together with the uk revelations show. The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features archival footage and interviews with family and friends, including kevin booth. The bill hicks story brings to life the amazing true story of one of modern cultures most iconic figures. I approached this film half expecting a cashin, as bill hicks legacy seems to have. The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features archival footage and interviews with family and friends, including kevin booth the filmmakers used a cutandpaste animation technique to add movement to a large collection of still pictures used to. Since his tragic death from cancer at age 32, comedian bill hicks s legend and stature have only grown, and this unique documentary tells his story, blending live footage, interviews and animation to fill in the details of a life cut short. Bill hicks is considered by many to be the greatest comedian of the modern era. Who you may have noticed, i used a quote of his for my signature. Funny and insightful, the bill hicks story is an interesting way to look at the life of one of the most entertaining and intelligent. Bills comedy challenged the injustices of life head on, but his. Ive been a bill hicks fan for about a decade, and i have little idea how i missed this documentary, as it came out about 4 years ago.

Just emerging from underground cult status when he died at age thirtytwo, bill hicks spent most of his life making audiences roar and censors cringe with biting social satire about everything from former president george bush to rock stars who hawk diet coke. A culture hero of the modern, open and liberal america. The bill hicks story doesnt set out to tell us everything there is to know about bill hicks. The bill hicks story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. The bill hicks story by far eclipses it as the definitive telling of the hicks story. Legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. Lenny bruce, richard pryor, andy kaufman add bill hicks to that list of brilliant, fearless comics. Featuring highlights of some of his greatest performances, it serves as a fantastic introduction to bill hicks for those whove yet to discover him, while offering dedicated fans a deeper insight into the man and his life.