American: The Bill Hicks Story
Summary:
Bill Hicks was a comedian, though that term hardly describes the full range and impact of his work. Hicks used comedy a vehicle to express both rage and hope, to satirize what he saw as faulty in contemporary society and to promote his singular notion of a better world. Growing up in Houston, TX, Hicks began performing at the age of 15, and after earning a large and loyal follow... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Bill Hicks
Mary Hicks
Steve Hicks
Lynn Hicks
Kevin Booth
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Review:
Once a comedian dies, their work doesn't generally have much of a shelf life. If a comic was wildly popular, you might see clips of their routines pop up on television or their recordings reissued on CD after their passing, but if a comedian hasn't broken through to mainstream popularity, when they lose their life, that's generally the end of the s... Continue >>
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