American: The Bill Hicks Story
Synopsis
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
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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
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Halflife Films/Jackamo TV
c/o American The Movie LtdSuite 2, The Lawn, Ealing Green
London W5 5ER
UK
T +44 (0)20 8567 4104
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