Matt harlock, paul thomas photoanimated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the 10 people who knew bill best. The bill hicks story synopsis still photos and interviews illustrate the life of a talented comic who died of cancer at age 32. The bill hicks story subtitulado en espanol, realizado por matt harlock y paul thomas. American navy general library program downloadable books.
The bill hicks story while pushing documentary storytelling in a new direction much more than a. 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. The bill hicks story is more than just a series of great standup moments from bill, though it contains plenty of those. 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. The bill hicks story is a 2009 biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. Directed by matt harlock, paul thomas 15a cert,ifiscreen, dublin, 103 min. The bill hicks story brings the tale of one of modern. The bill hicks story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. American standup comedian, political and social satirist. 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. 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. Russell crowe announced in 2012 that he would direct a bill hicks biopic.
Mar 11, 2010 codirectors matt harlock and paul thomas present their emerging visions american. The amazing life story of the outlaw comic who wanted to save. Photoanimated documentary on the life of comedians comedian bill hicks. Portions of content provided by tivo corporation 2020 tivo corporation whats new. It is no surprise that this is a uk import they appreciated him more over there then they ever did here. For example, dane cook will never be as great as bill, no matter how many. An animated documentary drama on the legendary texas outlaw comic bill hicks. 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 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. About the film three years in the making, american. Bill hicks was, in many ways, the consummate american.
Bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. His timeless comedy tackled the contradictions of america and modern life head on. 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 currently has no screenings search for other screenings. The bill hicks story was first released in late 2009 but made its worldwide debut in may of 2010. The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features archival footage and interviews with family and friends, including kevin booth. 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.
The amazing life story of the outlaw comic who wanted to save the world. However, in america, where he challenged institutions and. 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. 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. With bill hicks, dwight slade, mary hicks, steve hicks. The bill hicks story, tell shehani fernando how they assembled interviews, archive photographs and landscape pictures in a threedimensional. Other members included andy huggins and steven juliano moore.
William melvin hicks december 16, 1961 february 26, 1994 was an american standup comedian, social critic, satirist and musician. 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. Jan 25, 2002 lenny bruce, richard pryor, andy kaufman add bill hicks to that list of brilliant, fearless comics. The bill hicks story was written, directed, and produced by matt harlock and paul thomas.
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. 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. He was rocknroll without trying, and without it being a pose. The bill hicks story is an exuberant celebration about a unique. 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. Photoanimated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the 10 people who knew bill best. A film by matt harlock and paul thomas a deeply perceptive, fittingly honest celebration london film festival. The authors of selling your film without selling your soul use case studies. The film successfully charts the course he took to become the. They also sell itunes compatible downloads from their website, but itunes is 700%800% better. Directors matt harlock and paul thomas work wonders with the old photos.
Matt harlock and paul thomas, directors of american. A worthy tribute to the late, great comedian and iconoclast bill hicks. Lenny bruce, richard pryor, andy kaufman add bill hicks to that list of brilliant, fearless comics. 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. 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. I approached this film half expecting a cashin, as bill hicks legacy seems to have. 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. The bill hicks story interview with bill hicks local houston television channel 1984 bill. We caught up with paul thomas and matt harlock as american. A film by matt harlock and paul thomas coyote productions. 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. Much more than a comedian, bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. See more ideas about bill hicks, bill hicks quotes and comedians. Bill hicks is a hero comedian, fighter for truth and for alternative thinking.
Recording bills story filmmakers matt harlock and paul thomas trip to the us to record interviews in october 2006 was a revelation for everyone. 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. Apr 20, 2011 we caught up with paul thomas and matt harlock as american. Photoanimated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the. The texas outlaw comics were a group of comedians based in houston, texas in the mid1980s. The amazing life story of the outlaw comic who wanted to.
Weve just passed the seventeenth anniversary of the death of bill hicks, and in memoriam id like to present the trailer for american. The bill hicks story wikipedia, the free encyclopedia american. Filmmaker matt harlock and paul thomas chronicle the life, art, and philosophy of a singular performer with the documentary american. The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features. 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. If youve never heard of him before in your life, then you need to see this film even more urgently. 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. 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. 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 documentary on the rollercoaster life of comedian bill hicks, whose hilarious observations changed the face of comedy.
The award winning true life story of the outlaw comic bill hicks, told by the people who knew him best. Legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. 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 people in bills life had never spoken at one time before, and. Codirectors matt harlock and paul thomas present their emerging visions american. A slew of limited openings included kelly reichardt epic indie western meeks cutoff, matt harlock and paul thomas doc american.
A culture hero of the modern, open and liberal america. The bill hicks story, matt harlock and paul thomas. If you already know and love bill hicks, then you need to see this film. Dec 17, 2011 legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. The bill hicks story 2010 starring kevin booth and john farneti on dvd and bluray. Oct 18, 2014 legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. The bill hicks story brings the lifestory of one of modern cultures most iconic heroes to the big screen.
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