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American: The Bill Hicks Story

Synopsis

'At last, the true life story of the outlaw comic who tried to save the world. He still might.'

Bill Hicks is considered by many to be the greatest comedian of the last 20 years, ironic given his anonymity in his native America. He was a preacher, a philosopher, a raging prophet who believed he could save his audience by confronting them with truth - and dick jokes. He was considered criminally unpatriotic at home for skewering the hypocrisies of the government, media and organised religion, but he broke out internationally and stunned UK audiences made him a star.

Just as he was on the verge of conquering the USA, he was diagnosed with late-stage pancreatic cancer. He was 32 years old.

15 years after his death, his popularity continues to grow, his CD's and DVDs selling more than ever and Bill himself regularly rated in 'best of' lists. Now, for the first time, his fascinating and ultimately uplifting life story is told by those that knew him best. Made in close association with Bill’s family and friends, it features unprecedented access to unseen archive material and a stunning new animation technique throughout.

American: The Bill Hicks Story is the definitive record of one of America's most iconic modern heroes - a fearless voice as relevant today as ever.

Details

Year
2009
Type of project
Features
Running time
115 mins
Format
HD 1080P
Director
Matt Harlock, Paul Thomas 1st Feature
Producer
Matt Harlock, Paul Thomas
Editor
Paul Thomas
Director of Photography
Paul Thomas
Composer
Bill Hicks, Marblehead Johnson and various
Principal cast
Mary Hicks, Steve Hicks, Lynn Hicks, Kevin Booth, Dwight Slade, David Johndrow, James Ladmirault, John Farneti, Andy Huggins, Steve Epstein

Genre

Production Status

Production Company

Halflife Films/Jackamo TV

c/o American The Movie Ltd
Suite 2, The Lawn, Ealing Green
London W5 5ER
UK

T +44 (0)20 8567 4104

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