Review of American: The Bill Hicks Story (2010) by Macdara C — 02 Jul 2012

Even more reason to appreciate Bill and his art.

This review of American: The Bill Hicks Story (2010) was written by Macdara C on 02 Jul 2012.

American: The Bill Hicks Story has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jason P (1,193) on 29 Mar 2012

An insightful, well produced look into one of the most intelligent, outspoken comedians that ever lived…

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By Nathan M (1,055) on 12 Sep 2014

Funny and insightful, The Bill Hicks Story is an interesting way to look at the life of one of the most entertaining and intelligent comedians…

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By Melvin W (605) on 04 Jun 2013

The greatest comic of his generation. Kicked ass. Took names. Changed the game…

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By Andrew H (1,696) on 13 Apr 2012

A fascinating backstory of the (in my opinion) greatest American comic there ever was... #StandupDynamo…

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By Markus M (154) on 07 Oct 2014

While the documentary doesn't really delve much at all into the possible deeper meanings and philosophy behind Hick's work, as a biography…

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By James Bell (1) for Sight and Sound (827) on 13 Mar 2017

The film gets as close to Hicks the man as we can hope for, and he emerges as an even more courageous, visionary figure as a result…

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By Ashley N (153) on 23 Feb 2012

One of the best documentaries I've seen in a while. I love and miss you Bill Hicks…

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By Shaun B (772) on 10 Apr 2013

More geared toward the sensibilities of those who are familiar with Bill Hicks' work as not much of his material is brought forth but that…

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By Kendry C (3) on 18 Jun 2014

Excellent! Watch his stand up first! Explains a lot about his background and the development of his humor and performances…

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By Jim F (603) on 22 Dec 2012

I knew nothing about Bill Hicks before watching this. I enjoyed the footage. The drunken rage about the trailer park living ex-girlfriend…

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