The bill hicks story was written, directed, and produced by matt harlock and paul thomas. Apr 20, 2011 we caught up with paul thomas and matt harlock as american. Awardwinning director matt harlock s films have premiered at london film festival and sxsw, and have been shown on channel 4, film4, hbo, sky and vice. They also sell itunes compatible downloads from their website, but itunes is 700%800% better. 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. Legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. The bill hicks story is a 2009 biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. Directors matt harlock and paul thomas work wonders with the old photos. 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. The amazing life story of the outlaw comic who wanted to save. Photoanimated documentary on the life of comedians comedian bill hicks. Other members included andy huggins and steven juliano moore. The bill hicks story is more than just a series of great standup moments from bill, though it contains plenty of those.
Filmmaker matt harlock and paul thomas chronicle the life, art, and philosophy of a singular performer with the 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. American standup comedian, political and social satirist. A worthy tribute to the late, great comedian and iconoclast bill hicks. Bill hicks is a hero comedian, fighter for truth and for alternative thinking. A film by matt harlock and paul thomas a deeply perceptive, fittingly honest celebration london film festival. Bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. The bill hicks story subtitulado en espanol, realizado por matt harlock y paul thomas. Much more than a comedian, bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions.
A slew of limited openings included kelly reichardt epic indie western meeks cutoff, matt harlock and paul thomas doc american. The bill hicks story currently has no screenings search for other screenings. Portions of content provided by tivo corporation 2020 tivo corporation whats new. The authors of selling your film without selling your soul use case studies. 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.
A documentary on the rollercoaster life of comedian bill hicks, whose hilarious observations changed the face of comedy. It is no surprise that this is a uk import they appreciated him more over there then they ever did here. American navy general library program downloadable books. The film successfully charts the course he took to become the. As well as the recordings of his performances listed below some released during his lifetime, some posthumously there is a collection of letters, lyrics and routines entitled love all the people. Bill hicks was, in many ways, the consummate american. The bill hicks story while pushing documentary storytelling in a new direction much more than a. Recording bills story filmmakers matt harlock and paul thomas trip to the us to record interviews in october 2006 was a revelation for everyone. Oct 18, 2014 legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. A culture hero of the modern, open and liberal america. The bill hicks story synopsis still photos and interviews illustrate the life of a talented comic who died of cancer at age 32. 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. The amazing life story of the outlaw comic who wanted to.
Formed at the comedy workshop comedy club in houston, early members included sam kinison, bill hicks, ron shock, steve epstein, carl labove, riley barber, dan merryman, john farnetti, and jimmy pineapple. Bills story is truly unique, and so crafting the complex, interwoven layers of his lifes journey through animation seemed the best way to truly immerse an audience in the magic and passion of the man that draws people to him still. For example, dane cook will never be as great as bill, no matter how many. Photoanimated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the 10 people who knew bill best. However, in america, where he challenged institutions and. The bill hicks story interview with bill hicks local houston television channel 1984 bill. The texas outlaw comics were a group of comedians based in houston, texas in the mid1980s. If youve never heard of him before in your life, then you need to see this film even more urgently. Dec 17, 2011 legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features. The bill hicks story, matt harlock and paul thomas. The bill hicks story wikipedia, the free encyclopedia american. An animated documentary drama on the legendary texas outlaw comic bill hicks. He was rocknroll without trying, and without it being a pose.
The amazing life story of the outlaw comic who wanted to save the world. Lenny bruce, richard pryor, andy kaufman add bill hicks to that list of brilliant, fearless comics. The bill hicks story, keanu reevesvera farmiga starrer, henrys crime, no wave documentary, blank city, and meet monica velour, which features kim cattrall as an aging porn star. 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 16, 1961 he was a comedian, philosopher, musician, critic and truth teller bill was one of the rare people who truly exercised his freedom of speech to speak.
The award winning true life story of the outlaw comic bill hicks, told by the people who knew him best. The bill hicks story brings to life the amazing true story of one of modern cultures most iconic figures. The bill hicks story is a 2009 biographical documentary film on the life of. The bill hicks story brings the tale of one of modern.
The bill hicks story is an exuberant celebration about a unique. 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. Directed by matt harlock, paul thomas 15a cert,ifiscreen, dublin, 103 min. 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 details of a life cut short. See more ideas about bill hicks, bill hicks quotes and comedians. If you already know and love bill hicks, then you need to see this film. Matt harlock, paul thomas photoanimated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the 10 people who knew bill best. Matt harlock and paul thomas, directors of american.
Codirectors matt harlock and paul thomas present their emerging visions american. His latest short film deep clean starring paul kaye and created with krent able, will be showing at frightfest, london short film festival, aesthetica, sf indie fest, celluloid screams. The bill hicks story was first released in late 2009 but made its worldwide debut in may of 2010. Featuring interviews with friends and family, the film is an intimate exploration of the story of hicks genius through the use of documentary footage and compelling animated photographs. 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.
Photoanimated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the. Russell crowe announced in 2012 that he would direct a bill hicks biopic. 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. We caught up with paul thomas and matt harlock as american. The bill hicks story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks.
His materialencompassing a wide range of social issues including religion, politics, and philosophywas controversial and often steeped in dark comedy at the age of 16, while still in high school, hicks began performing at the comedy. Jan 25, 2002 lenny bruce, richard pryor, andy kaufman add bill hicks to that list of brilliant, fearless comics. The bill hicks story, tell shehani fernando how they assembled interviews, archive photographs and landscape pictures in a threedimensional. William melvin hicks december 16, 1961 february 26, 1994 was an american standup comedian, social critic, satirist and musician. The people in bills life had never spoken at one time before, and. Featuring highlights of some of his greatest performances, it serves as a fantastic introduction to bill hicks for those whove yet to discover him, while offering dedicated fans a deeper insight into the man and his life. With bill hicks, dwight slade, mary hicks, steve hicks. 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.
Mar 11, 2010 codirectors matt harlock and paul thomas present their emerging visions american. The bill hicks story, matt harlock and paul thomas, 101 mins 15 vincere, marco bellocchio, 121 mins 15 eyes wide open, haim tabakman, 91 mins 12a. A true product of the american dream, his rebellious and exhilarating comedy left no stone unturned and his. The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features archival footage and interviews with family and friends, including kevin booth. 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.