American: The Bill Hicks Story Trailer
Check out the new trailer for this great looking doc about the visionary comedian...
Unfortunately, I can't find an embed code for the new trailer but be sure to click on the Empire link below to check it out. This new documentary will make its US premiere at the SXSW festival on 12 March before being released in the UK on 14 May.
Much more than a comedian, Bill Hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. His timeless 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. He also had some excellent dick jokes.
Pushing documentary storytelling in a new direction, AMERICAN uses a stunning new animation technique to bring the tale of one of modern cultures most iconic heroes to the big screen.
Bill Hicks has been a hero of mine for many years now, and any new footage or interviews that come along get me pretty exited. Russell Crowe is actually rumoured to be planning his own Hicks biopic..not sure how I feel about that, but he seems like a big enough fan not to [frick] it up. Anyway, here are some clips from the film that have found there way on to Youtube..
And for any Hicks virgins out there, a few samples of his work..
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