American: The Bill Hicks Story


1h 45m 2010

Brief Synopsis

Comedian Bill Hicks was an inspiration to millions. His comedy tackled the contradictions of America and modern life head on, as he skewered organized religion, railed against the hypocrisies of his government and exposed the collusion of the mainstream media, earning him censorship in the USA, but

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Comedy
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
Variance Films; Bbc Worldwide; Variance Films; Verve Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 45m

Synopsis

Comedian Bill Hicks was an inspiration to millions. His comedy tackled the contradictions of America and modern life head on, as he skewered organized religion, railed against the hypocrisies of his government and exposed the collusion of the mainstream media, earning him censorship in the USA, but whose messages continue to resonate with subsequent generations.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Comedy
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
Variance Films; Bbc Worldwide; Variance Films; Verve Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 45m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States Spring April 8, 2011

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States March 2010

Released in United States on Video June 7, 2011

Shown at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival (Next) April 29-May 9, 2010.

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Documentary Competition) May 20-June 13, 2010.

Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Emerging Visions) March 12-20, 2010.

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival (Next) April 29-May 9, 2010.)

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Documentary Competition) May 20-June 13, 2010.)

Released in United States March 2010 (Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Emerging Visions) March 12-20, 2010.)

Limited Release in United States Spring April 8, 2011 (New York City)

Feature directorial debut for Matt Harlock & Paul Thomas.

Released in United States on Video June 7, 2011