The bill hicks story, about the legendary rebel comic. The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features archival footage and interviews. The bill hicks story animated documentary about the rollercoaster life of legendary comedian bill hicks, whose profound and hilarious observations on american life changed. I know that having read the book, seen the sane man and other bill hicks dvd and that. 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. For codirectorproducer paul thomas, the interest was much more professional. 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.
The film successfully charts the course he took to become the. Watch these pituitary retards bang their fucking skulls together and congratulate you on living in the land of freedom. Apr 08, 2011 filmmaker matt harlock and paul thomas chronicle the life, art, and philosophy of a singular performer with the documentary american. It isnt surprising that codirectors matt harlock and paul thomas are having a hard time finding a u. That wasnt enough posthumous validation, however, so the new documentary american. Weve just passed the seventeenth anniversary of the death of bill hicks, and in memoriam id like to present the trailer for american. The filmmakers used a cutandpaste animation technique to add movement to a large collection of still pictures used to document events in hicks. Director matt harlock, paul thomas starring bill hicks, kevin booth, john farneti. The bill hicks story, explained, i was one of the guys who was at university in the uk in the late eighties, early nineties, who was handed a sweaty and muchcoveted bootleg of hicks work. Legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. Bill hicks certainly came close as portrayed in matt harlocks and paul thomas american.
David johndrow, as featured in the new documentary american the bill hicks story. The bill hicks story, tell shehani fernando how they assembled interviews, archive photographs and landscape pictures in a threedimensional. Its called american and, naturally enough, it was made by two brits, paul thomas and matt harlock. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Pdf american the bill hicks story by matt harlock download. The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features archival footage and interviews with family and friends, including kevin booth. Jan 01, 2009 bill hicks certainly came close as portrayed in matt harlocks and paul thomas american. The bill hicks story, the georgiaborn standup comedian was an alcoholic and drug abuser. Apr, 2011 bill hicks is a hero comedian, fighter for truth and for alternative thinking.
The bill hicks story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. Saw the documentary on bill hicks last night, american. Photoanimated documentary on the life of comedians comedian bill hicks. The bill hicks story currently has no screenings search for. The bill hicks story, tell shehani fernando how they assembled interviews, archive photographs and landscape pictures in a three. Apr 27, 2016 matt harlock, half of the team behind new documentary american. Jan 25, 2002 lenny bruce, richard pryor, andy kaufman add bill hicks to that list of brilliant, fearless comics. Directed by matt harlock, paul thomas 15a cert,ifiscreen, dublin, 103 min. The bill hicks story unfolds his life and work, in a. The bill hicks story animated documentary about the rollercoaster life of legendary comedian bill hicks, whose profound and hilarious observations on american life changed the face of.
A documentary film by matt harlock and paul thomas american. The bill hicks story was released in 2011 on friday, april 8, 2011 in 1 theater. A documentary film by matt harlock and paul thomas. I very selfishly took up a nice chunk of time with directors matt harlock and paul thomas, who were at lff for the premiere of their much anticipated documentary, american. American by matt harlock overdrive rakuten overdrive. Apr 20, 2011 we caught up with paul thomas and matt harlock as american. 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 cutandpaste animation technique to add movement to a large collection of still pictures used to document events in. Matt harlock and paul thomas, directors of american. The bill hicks story is more than just a series of great standup moments from bill, though it contains plenty of those. A worthy tribute to the late, great comedian and iconoclast bill hicks.
The son of southern baptists, this comedy preacher succumbed to his addictions at the age of 32, leaving behind a trail of questions in his wake. Portions of content provided by tivo corporation 2020 tivo corporation whats new. 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 complement to his comedic vision. Mar 04, 2016 this groundbreaking documentary uses a stunning new animation technique to tell the story of the modern cultural icon bill hicks. Matt harlock, half of the team behind new documentary american. May 12, 2010 15 106min when bill hicks died of pancreatic cancer in february 1994, he left a void which the american standup world has found impossible to fill. Given the fact bill hicks was much more celebrated in the uk than he was at home, it is perhaps fitting that its british filmmakers matt harlock and paul thomas who step up to pay him his dues. A documentary film by matt harlock and paul thomas 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. Lenny bruce, richard pryor, andy kaufman add bill hicks to that list of brilliant, fearless comics. Bill hicks used to be considered merely one of the greatest standup comics in the world. After his death in 1994 at age 32, he became a comedy martyr.
Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. However, in america, where he challenged institutions and. American the bill hicks story dvd matt harlock director, paul thomas director rated. The bill hicks story, a photoanimated feature length documentary vibrantly narrated by the 10 people who knew the legendary comic the best. A true product of the american dream, his rebellious and exhilarating comedy left no stone unturned and his. Codirectors matt harlock and paul thomas present their emerging visions american.
The bill hicks story is a 2009 biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. 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 compliment to his comedic vision. See more ideas about bill hicks, bill hicks quotes and comedians. The bill hicks story, a photoanimated feature length. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We caught up with paul thomas and matt harlock as american. With bill hicks, dwight slade, mary hicks, steve hicks. William melvin hicks december 16, 1961 february 26, 1994 was an american standup comedian, social critic, satirist and musician.
The film successfully charts the course he took to become. His timeless comedy tackled the contradictions of america and modern life head on. The bill hicks story 2010 starring kevin booth and john farneti on dvd and bluray. Mar 11, 2010 codirectors matt harlock and paul thomas present their emerging visions american. In this unseen footage, david talks about how bill inspired his friends. The bill hicks story, the georgiaborn standup comedian was an alcoholic and drug abuser for a. 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. Bill hicks is a hero comedian, fighter for truth and for alternative thinking. 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. Using an animated photo collage that recalls the kid stays in the picture, codirectors matt harlock and paul thomas have assembled a legion of family, friends, and fellow performers to wax rhapsodic about hicks s turbulent life and times, ranging from his early success as a teenage performer, his struggles with drugs and alcohol, periodic. Just emerging from underground cult status when he died at age thirtytwo, bill hicks spent. Just emerging from underground cult status when he died at age thirty. Russell crowe announced in 2012 that he would direct a bill hicks biopic. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including soul surfer, your highness and hanna.
The bill hicks story, and was so pleased to see a feature length film dedicated to telling the story of his genius and of his career starting out at age 16. Paul thomas and matt harlocks documentary looks at the life of the comedian bill hicks. Photoanimated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the 10 people who knew bill best. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. A documentary film by matt harlock and paul thomas 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. The bill hicks story is a 2009 biographical documentary film on the life of. May 11, 2010 matt harlock and paul thomas, directors of american. Described as many things philosopher, social satirist, even preacher.
The bill hicks story essentially posits hicks as a comedy messiah who died for our sins and will. The bill hicks story while pushing documentary storytelling in a new direction much more than a. Bill hicks, comedy, comedian, spoken word, tool, hamell on trial audio collage, montage and music from the best standup comedian of all time william melvin bill hicks born on december. The bill hicks story brings to life the amazing true story of one of modern cultures most iconic figures. I approached this film half expecting a cashin, as bill hicks legacy seems to have become a. 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.
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