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The bill hicks story essentially posits hicks as a comedy messiah who died for our sins and will. In this unseen footage, kevin talks about bill living alone. The essential history of postwar american standup comedy can be told in six words. Song for ma momma, bill on christianity, dinosars, bullies of the world, irs bust, go back to bed america, the elite, evolve, advertising, the war 7. Weve just passed the seventeenth anniversary of the death of bill hicks, and in memoriam id like to present the trailer for american. The bill hicks story is a documentary film of the life and stylings of the comedian bill hicks. American the bill hicks story kevin booth unseen footage. 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. Russell crowe announced in 2012 that he would direct a bill hicks biopic. That wasnt enough posthumous validation, however, so the new documentary american. Aug 01, 2016 legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. An animated documentary drama on the legendary texas outlaw comic bill hicks. A culture hero of the modern, open and liberal america. Apr, 2011 bill hicks is a hero comedian, fighter for truth and for alternative thinking.
The bill hicks story, combines the best of bills comedy together with intimate new interviews and an innovative animation technique which recreates the scenes of bills life, seamlessly merging his offstage world to reveal the real man behind the incendiary performer. Kevin was bill s lifelong friend and producer, and recorded, mixed and edited much of bill s audio output, as well as playing guitar on those albums. The bill hicks story brings the tale of one of modern cultures most iconic heroes to the big screen. The bill hicks story, combines the best of bills comedy together with intimate new interviews and an innovative animation technique which recreates the scenes of bills life, seamlessly merging his offstage world to. 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. The bill hicks story, the georgiaborn standup comedian was an. After his death in 1994 at age 32, he became a comedy martyr. The bill hicks story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. The bill hicks story wikipedia, the free encyclopedia american. The bill hicks story is an exuberant celebration about a unique, sorely missed. The true life story of the outlaw comic who tried to save the world, as told by the 10 people who knew him best.
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. Sep, 2009 kevin booth, as featured in the new animated documentary american the bill hicks story for info goto. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. The bill hicks story is the ground breaking new documentary that brings the tale of one of. The bill hicks story is an autobiographical film which tells the story of bill hicks life and career.
The bill hicks story is quite simply an exhaustive chronicle of how the comedian morphed from a talented adolescent athlete into the foulmouthed, chainsmoking prophet screaming at. The bill hicks story brings to life the amazing true story of one of modern cultures most iconic figures. Bill hicks was an american comedian who passed away in 1994 leaving behind a comedy legacy. The bill hicks story animated documentary about the rollercoaster life of legendary comedian bill hicks, whose profound and hilarious observations on american life changed the face of. David johndrow, as featured in the new documentary american the bill hicks story. Photoanimated documentary on the life of comedians comedian bill hicks. We have never needed bill hicks more than we do today. 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. Kevin was bills lifelong friend and producer, and recorded, mixed and edited much of bills audio output, as well as playing guitar on those albums. A worthy tribute to the late, great comedian and iconoclast bill hicks. The bill hicks story movie trailers itunes seventeen years after his death, bill hicks has taken a permanent place in the cultural landscape and is widely.
The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features archival footage and interviews with family and friends, including kevin booth. 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. This documentary about comedian bill hicks offers insight into his irreverent takes on, well, everything. Jan 01, 2009 bill hicks certainly came close as portrayed in matt harlocks and paul thomas american. A true product of the american dream, his rebellious and. A true product of the american dream, his rebellious and exhilarating comedy left no stone unturned and his profound observations on american life were a life changing experience for many who saw him.
Bill hicks is considered by many to be the greatest comedian of the modern era. The filmmakers used a cutandpaste animation technique to add movement to a large collection of. The bill hicks story isnt a bill hicks greatest hits video or filled with. With bill hicks, dwight slade, mary hicks, steve hicks. Bill hicks was a comedian, though that term hardly describes the full range and impact of his work. 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. 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. His timeless comedy tackled the contradictions of america and. Bill hicks certainly came close as portrayed in matt harlocks and paul thomas american. Smoking, great times on drugs, drugs have done good things rockers against drugs suck, the news 5. The bill hicks story is an excellent documentary which has the hard task of making bills childhood years. The bill hicks story doesnt set out to tell us everything there is to know about bill hicks. A true product of the american dream, his rebellious and exhilarating comedy left no stone unturned and his.
Lenny bruce, richard pryor, andy kaufman add bill hicks to that list of brilliant, fearless comics. A comics comic and unflagging critic of hypocrisy and cultural emptiness, hicks was one of a kind, a lenny bruce for the late 20th century, and few are. The amazing life story of the outlaw comic who wanted to save. His timeless comedy tackled the contradictions of america and modern life head on. The amazing life story of the outlaw comic who wanted to. Bills friend and photographer, david first connected with bill aged 16 over their shared religious background, and spent much time exploring the spiritual side of life. If youve never heard of him before in your life, then you need to see this film even more urgently. The bill hicks story animated documentary about the rollercoaster life of legendary comedian bill hicks, whose profound and hilarious observations on. The bill hicks story movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Song for ma momma, bill on christianity, dinosars, bullies of the world. The bill hicks story unfolds his life and work, in a. Bill hicks used to be considered merely one of the greatest standup comics in the world. Mar 12, 2002 the essential history of postwar american standup comedy can be told in six words.
Jan 25, 2002 lenny bruce, richard pryor, andy kaufman add bill hicks to that list of brilliant, fearless comics. Directed by matt harlock and paul thomas, american. Bill hicks was well known for his dark humor, and his heavy criticism of social problems. 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. Photoanimated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the. Photoanimated documentary on the life of comedians comedian bill. The texasborn hicks, who died in 1994 from pancreatic cancer at the. The bill hicks story, the georgiaborn standup comedian was an alcoholic and drug abuser for a. Hicks used comedy a vehicle to express both rage and hope, to satirize what he saw as faulty in contemporary society and to promote his singular notion of a better world. Much more than a comedian, bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. American standup comedian, political and social satirist.
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