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American: The Bill Hicks Story

DocumentaryComedy
2010, 1h 42min
American: The Bill Hicks Story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian Bill Hicks. 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 cut-and-paste animation technique to add movement to a large collection of still pictures used to document events in Hicks' life. The film made its North American premiere at the 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival. The film was nominated for a 2010 Grierson British Documentary Award for the "Most Entertaining Documentary" category. It was also nominated for Best Graphics and Animation category in the 2011 Cinema Eye Awards. Awards won include The Dallas Film Festivals Texas Filmmaker Award, at Little Rock The Oxford American's Best Southern Film Award, and Best Documentary at the Downtown LA Film Festival. On Rotten Tomatoes, 81% of the first 47 reviews counted were rated positive.
Country: United Kingdom
Cast:
Kevin Booth,
Bill Hicks,
Tom Myers,
Lynn Hicks
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Critic Dan Jolin
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...tells the story of comedian Bill Hicks’ tragically short life through the eyes of those who lived it with him.

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Kevin Booth
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Kevin Booth
Director
Matt Harlock
Director
Paul Thomas
Director
Paul Thomas
Director
Bill Hicks
As Himself
Tom Myers
As Himself

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Experience the untold story of Bill Hicks, the provocative comedian who changed the face of comedy forever. With a unique blend of animation and archival footage, this documentary takes you on a rollercoaster ride through Hicks' life, from his early days as a small-town Texan to his later years as a controversial comedy icon. Featuring interviews with family, friends, and fellow comedians, this film offers a raw and unfiltered look at the life of a man who pushed the boundaries of humor and left a lasting impact on the world of comedy.

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