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. The bill hicks story is a 2009 biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. 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. The bill hicks story movie photos and stills fandango. Documentary american is stylishly told, but engaging chiefly because comedic wunderkind bill hicks is a bundle of contradictions. Much more than just a comedian, bill hicks has become an inspiration to millions around the world. A few years later, hicks seemed on the verge of a commercial breakthrough in america when he learned he had a rare and virulent form of cancer. The bill hicks story, is an through look at his life and career, from the perspective of his family and close friends. The bill hicks story, the georgiaborn standup comedian was an. Bill hicks is considered by many to be the greatest comedian of the modern era. I loved the approach, with using voice over interviews over top of some.
Seventeen years after his death, bill hicks has taken a permanent place in the cultural landscape and is widely recognized as one of the greatest american. United states april 8, 2011 new york canada april 8. The bill hicks story brings to life the amazing true story of one of modern cultures most iconic figures. A tribute to the late, great comedian and iconoclast bill hicks. The bill hicks story dvd and browse other dvd movies. The bill hicks story brings to life the amazing true story of one of modern culture s most iconic figures.
The bill hicks story movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Now the growing cult status of the late bill hicks, a leftwing texan comic, possessed of unparalleled righteous fury, and you really. A true product of the american dream, his rebellious and exhilarating comedy left no stone unturned and his profound observations on american life were a life changing experience for many who saw him. Matt harlock and paul thomas standup comedy is one of the most difficult creative occupations out there. The filmmakers used a cutandpaste animation technique. The graphics are unique and the film is a true testament to the impact bill hicks has had and continues to have as his words ring truer everyday. If youve never heard of him before in your life, then you need to see this film even more urgently. The bill hicks story is a new favorite when it comes to documentaries, especially biographical documentaries. Filmmaker matt harlock and paul thomas chronicle the life, art, and philosophy of a singular performer with the documentary american. A true product of the american dream, his rebellious and exhilarating comedy left no stone unturned and his profound observations on american life. Russell crowe announced in 2012 that he would direct a bill hicks biopic. 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. 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. Sep 12, 2018 bill hicks american, the bill hicks story sub ita completo.
The bill hicks story, the georgiaborn standup comedian was an alcoholic and drug abuser for a. Still photos and interviews illustrate the life of a talented comic who died of cancer at age 32. Apr 07, 2011 american isnt a necessary film, in that it wont really change anyones opinion about hicks nor does it bring a new interpretation to his life, but its a wellmade and entertaining movie. The bill hicks story, producers matt harlock and paul thomas artfully combine performance footage, personal photographs and powerful interviews with hicks family and friends. Bill hicks american, the bill hicks story sub ita completo. Apr 08, 2011 a few years later, hicks seemed on the verge of a commercial breakthrough in america when he learned he had a rare and virulent form of cancer.
The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features archival footage and interviews with family and friends, including kevin booth. The bill hicks story 2011 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Additional interview footage, unseen clips and following the cinema tour with the hicks family. The bill hicks story 2010 starring kevin booth and john farneti on dvd and bluray. Legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. The bill hicks story was released in 2011 on friday, april 8, 2011 in 1 theater. United states april 8, 2011 new york canada april 8, 2011. Bill hicks certainly came close as portrayed in matt harlocks and paul thomas american.
Photoanimated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the 10 people who knew bill best. As a rebellious teenager, he discovered that comedy was a way to break all the rules, but then he found it could also open. With bill hicks, dwight slade, mary hicks, steve hicks. A treasure trove of archival material and interviews, american. Features archival footage, photoanimation, and narration by 10 people who knew bill best. The bill hicks story exists because i was not alone in being touched by the hand of that slightly unhinged texan. The bill hicks story a groundbreakingly angry american, abroad an inventively animated documentary gets the basics right in its portrait of the late bill hicks, a. The bill hicks story, is, appropriately enough, a documentary about comedian bill hicks, full of hickss routines and comedy footage which means, simply, that its a hard film to fk up. He was described by many names philosopher, social satirist, even preacher, but he was ultimately a comic who believed that he could reach his audiences with. We are told the story of bill hicks right from birth until his death, tragically young, only 32 years later. The filmmakers used a cutandpaste animation technique to add movement to a large collection of still pictures used to document events in hicks. American was three years in the making and draws upon a large variety of. If you already know and love bill hicks, then you need to see this film.
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. The bill hicks story watch the award winning true life story of the outlaw comic bill hicks, told by the people who knew him best. Much more than a comedian, bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. The bill hicks story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. Seventeen years after his death, bill hicks has taken a permanent place in the cultural landscape and is widely recognized as one of the greatest american comedians of the modern era. His timeless comedy tackled the contradictions of america and modern life hea.
Watch on itunes watch on amazon prime watch on netflix. In the country which enshrines freedom of speech in its constitution his story is truly. April 8, 2011 photoanimated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the 10 people who knew bill best. The bill hicks story replay slideshow previous slide next slide. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including soul surfer, your highness and hanna. 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 here at last, playing select showtimes at the alamo south lamar and village. As much for the hicks faithful as it is for new converts, this is an immersive, inventive delve into the life of a standup visionary. The bill hicks story is the ground breaking new documentary that brings the tale of one of. Seventeen years after his death, bill hicks has taken a permanent place in the cultural landscape and is.
His timeless comedy tackled the contradictions of america and. American isnt a necessary film, in that it wont really change anyones opinion about hicks nor does it bring a new interpretation to his life, but its a wellmade and entertaining movie. A worthy tribute to the late, great comedian and iconoclast bill hicks. As a rebellious teenager, he discovered that comedy was a way to break all the rules. I loved the approach, with using voice over interviews over top of some great. Available on itunes, pluto tv, prime video, tubi tv legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. No matter how giant a bill hicks fan you may be, you have never seen his words and art presented in such scope before. Jan 01, 2009 bill hicks certainly came close as portrayed in matt harlocks and paul thomas american.
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