I thoroughly enjoyed 'George Carlin American Dream'. With the one exception.
The time chronology.
I found - rightly or wrongly - that the film kept bouncing back and forth between the 1980s and late 1990s without regard for the viewer's understanding. A fact or opinion was stated, we saw a supporting photo or clip of Carlin, and based on his appearance it was clear in what era the photo/clip was made. But the supported statement had referred to another - earlier or later - era entirely. And the longer the film went, and the further into his life we went, instances such as these became more the rule than the exception. Which, of course, is a pity.
Nevertheless I recommend that you see it.
The time chronology.
I found - rightly or wrongly - that the film kept bouncing back and forth between the 1980s and late 1990s without regard for the viewer's understanding. A fact or opinion was stated, we saw a supporting photo or clip of Carlin, and based on his appearance it was clear in what era the photo/clip was made. But the supported statement had referred to another - earlier or later - era entirely. And the longer the film went, and the further into his life we went, instances such as these became more the rule than the exception. Which, of course, is a pity.
Nevertheless I recommend that you see it.