Rating: 8/10
Directors: Matt Harlock and Paul Thomas
Cast: Bill Hicks, Dwight Slade, Lynn Hicks, Mary Hicks, Steve Hicks, Kevin Booth, John Farnetti
I consider myself to be a huge Bill Hicks fan, so it was with great anticipation that I braved the cold to see American: The Bill Hicks Story on the final night of SXSW. In attendance were family and close personal friends of the legendary comedian and it was very clear that they were truly supportive of this film. For those of you who don’t know, Bill Hicks is considered to be one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time. Often referred to as the comedian’s comedian, Hicks’ brand of comedy is both thought-provoking and immensely funny. Prone to long political rants that border on obnoxious, Hicks isn’t for everyone. Sadly, Hicks never gained the popularity he deserved in this country, though widely considered...
Directors: Matt Harlock and Paul Thomas
Cast: Bill Hicks, Dwight Slade, Lynn Hicks, Mary Hicks, Steve Hicks, Kevin Booth, John Farnetti
I consider myself to be a huge Bill Hicks fan, so it was with great anticipation that I braved the cold to see American: The Bill Hicks Story on the final night of SXSW. In attendance were family and close personal friends of the legendary comedian and it was very clear that they were truly supportive of this film. For those of you who don’t know, Bill Hicks is considered to be one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time. Often referred to as the comedian’s comedian, Hicks’ brand of comedy is both thought-provoking and immensely funny. Prone to long political rants that border on obnoxious, Hicks isn’t for everyone. Sadly, Hicks never gained the popularity he deserved in this country, though widely considered...
- 3/23/2010
- by Ronnita Miller
- GordonandtheWhale
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