The bill hicks story 2011 official trailer hd youtube. 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. Bill hicks live is the first official dvd release from the legendary and beloved comedian. The bill hicks story is the ground breaking new documentary that brings the tale of one of. The bill hicks story 2009 film complet en francais. Matt harlock and paul thomas chronicle the life, art, and philosophy of a singular performer with the documentary american. Since bill died in 1993, his work has reached a new audience and he has become a powerful cult figure. The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features archival footage and interviews with family and friends, including kevin booth. I approached this film half expecting a cashin, as bill hicks legacy seems to have. 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. In the country which enshrines freedom of speech in its constitution his story is truly about what it means to be an american.
Dec 17, 2011 legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. Bill hicks used to be considered merely one of the greatest standup comics in the world. Bill hicks was a man who decided to change the world. 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. The bill hicks story tells the complete tale of hickss interesting, but far too brief life. This is the material, by the way, that has kept me virtually anonymous in america for the past 15 years. The bill hicks story, the georgiaborn standup comedian was an. The story of a son, a brother and a friend, this funny and criticallyacclaimed film is. An animated documentary drama on the legendary texas outlaw comic bill hicks.
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. Revelations is bill hicks last special ever, taped in 1992, and features him at the height of his genius. After his death in 1994 at age 32, he became a comedy martyr. Bill hicks is a hero comedian, fighter for truth and for alternative thinking. The bill hicks story 2009 toutes les infos sur le film complet american. Bill hicks biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. I loved the approach, with using voice over interviews over top of some. If you already know and love bill hicks, then you need to see this film. Bill hicks american the bill hicks story official trailer. The film is structured around the different strains of comedy in the hicks standup, sampling the best of his confrontational performance. Harlock and thomas take us through hickss turbulent career. The bill hicks story en francais, streaming gratuit, soustitres et audio dorigine. I think i have all the bootlegged concerts on my computer, and a dvd of rariety camcorder shows as well as enough official cds and dvds that i have basically all his material available in one form or another. William bill hicks 16 december 1961 26 february 1994 was an american standup comedian known for his controversial act which made fun of religion and politics amongst other areas.
American films of 2011 at imdb list of 2011 box office numberone films in the united states. He was described by many names philosopher, social satirist. Russell crowe announced in 2012 that he would direct a bill hicks biopic. The networks have learned to cater to the teen agers and popculture junkies because these are the people that consume, consume, consume. A treasure trove of archival material and interviews, american. The bill hicks story is a 2009 biographical documentary film on the life of. A tribute to standup comedian bills hicks, who died in 1994 in the age of 32. Featuring interviews with hicks closest friends and family members, the film uses digital animation to bring his standup routines to life and create a visual. With his raunchy yet relevant attacks on the contradictory american way of life, hicks was an agitatorand individuality hasnt always been in style. Wikimedia commons has media related to films of the united states, 2011. A true product of the american dream, his rebellious and exhilarating co. 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. Since then, many other standup comedians in the united states and united kingdom have said they have been very influenced by his work, which is still very popular today.
The bill hicks story is an excellent documentary which has the hard task of making bill s childhood years interesting, and chartering his long, lonely years on the road. Much more than just a comedian, bill hicks has become an inspiration to millions around the world. For these fans who never had the opportunity to see bill in person, this dvd will be a revelation. A true original, his impact on the comedy world is still felt today and the documentary film american. Bill hicks celebrity profile check out the latest bill hicks photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. 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 still pictures used to document events in hicks. Posthumous albums and now this film are securing his legacy and enduring influence. The bill hicks story is how exactly hicks became so angry, not to mention how much of the anger was an act and how much was genuinely who he was. Animated documentary about the rollercoaster life of legendary us comedian bill hicks. If youve never heard of him before in your life, then you need to see this film even more urgently. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
His legacy though will live on, especially with new documentary movies such as american. Since his tragic death from cancer at age 32, comedian bill hickss legend and stature have. A culture hero of the modern, open and liberal america. Much more than a comedian, bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. Recorded at the dominion theatre in london, bill hicks opens our eyes and minds to the hypocrisy and ludicrousness of the world around us. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The bill hicks story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. The award winning true life story of the outlaw comic bill hicks, told by the people who knew him best. The bill hicks story is currently on the film festival circuit in the united states including a current run at the indianapolis international film festival from july 1525,2010 while the filmmakers seek distribution here in the u. There is still a considerable subculture in the us that hates popculture bubble gum. The bill hicks story brings to life the amazing true story of one of modern culture s most iconic figures.
Weve just passed the seventeenth anniversary of the death of bill hicks, and in memoriam id like to present the trailer for american. As mary hicks says in the film, bill you shouldve known him, is all i can say. The bill hicks story, the georgiaborn standup comedian was an alcoholic and drug abuser for a. The bill hicks story brings the tale of one of modern cultures most iconic heroes to the big screen. It was also nominated for best graphics and animation category in the 2011. Apr, 2011 bill hicks is a hero comedian, fighter for truth and for alternative thinking. 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. With bill hicks, dwight slade, mary hicks, steve hicks. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing american. The bill hicks story is a biographical documentary film on the life of.
Jan 01, 2009 bill hicks certainly came close as portrayed in matt harlocks and paul thomas american. Legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. Jun 17, 2011 legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. Saved by the bell revival coming to nbcuniversal streaming service which original stars will be back. Apr 07, 2011 one of the main questions being asked by american. Directed by matt harlock and paul thomas, american. 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. These are all the bill hicks clips i could find and i still cant get enough. Though hicks would eschew drugs after realizing that he was on the brink of a dangerous addiction, his cigarette smoking only increased during this period one of hicks favorite jokes was that he went through. Mar 04, 2016 this groundbreaking documentary uses a stunning new animation technique to tell the story of the modern cultural icon bill hicks. Photoanimated documentary on the life of comedians comedian bill. The film is structured around the different strains of. 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.
The title of the film is a little more compelling than at first glance. The bill hicks story which will make its canadian premiere at the 2010 hot docs canadian international documentary festival bill hicks never got the recognition he deserved in america. The bill hicks story essentially posits hicks as a comedy messiah who died for our sins and will. The bill hicks story is a 2009 biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. As much as that first word has become overly besmirched of late, its a good idea to remind ourselves of its meaning here in the. We are currently one week from the opening of the 2010 sxsw film festival. Its appropriate that for a book about a promising and blazing life cut short, it does occasionally. Bill hicks certainly came close as portrayed in matt harlocks and paul thomas american. The bill hicks story unfolds his life and work, in a.
American television makes fun of miley all the time, along with all the other plastic disney kids. The bill hicks story 2009 bill reflects on his past, and where hes going, as his plane touches down bill hicks in american. And bill hicks story is so important as an american entertainer that it deserved to be structured the way matt harlock did, in order to preserve bill hicks inspirational bold spirit. The bill hicks story is an exuberant celebration about a unique, sorely missed voice in comedy. 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 is a 2009 biographical documentary film on the life. That wasnt enough posthumous validation, however, so the new documentary american. 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 kinison and lenny bruce. It was at this point that hicks and childhood friend kevin booth formed sacred cow productions to bring hicks act to film and albums. A true product of the american dream, his rebellious and exhilarating comedy left no stone unturned and his. Bill hicks simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The bill hicks story is how exactly hicks became so angry, not to mention how much of the. Seventeen years after his death, bill hicks has taken a permanent place in the cultural landscape and is widely recognized as one.
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