The filmmakers used a cutandpaste animation technique to add movement to a large collection of still pictures used to document events in hicks. Since his passing in 1994, the image of maverick us comedian bill hicks has been adopted as a crude totem that equates chainsmoking and. Matt harlock,paul thomas show all movies of matt harlock. Much more than a comedian, bill hicks was and still is an. Filmmaker matt harlock and paul thomas chronicle the life, art, and philosophy of a singular performer with the documentary american. From his early days doing standup at the age of 15 in houston, texas, to his membership of the. Directors matt harlock and paul thomas work wonders with the old photos, animating and enhancing them to simulate hicks excellent adventure.
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, b. The bill hicks story 2010, directed by matt harlock and. The bill hicks story is a new documentary about the late comedian whose observations on politics, culture and society still resonate years after his untimely death in 1994 although he met with considerable acclaim on the comedy circuit, with an especially passionate following in the uk, hicks stinging observations on issues such as us foreign policy, consumerism, religion. The bill hicks story documentary, animation, biography, comedy on movieposterdb. The bill hicks story subtitulado en espanol, realizado por matt harlock y paul thomas. Sadly, weve reached the last of our london film festival 09 afternoon tea interviews, but its a great one to go out on. May 27, 2016 just how he got there is told in american. The bill hicks story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. Filmmakers matt harlock and paul thomas offer an indepth look into the life and art of bill hicks in their documentary american. May 12, 2010 background having individually produced various shorts and television features, paul and matt joined forces for their feature debut american. Film without selling your soul, i see a new transparency is before us. The bill hicks story is a new favorite when it comes to documentaries, especially biographical documentaries. The bill hicks story, a featurelength documentary which. 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.
Filmmakers matt harlock and paul thomas have deftly selected the most groundbreaking moments of this influential comedians career and offer insight into his personal challenges on the rocky. The bill hicks story a groundbreakingly angry american, abroad an inventively animated documentary gets the basics right in its portrait of the late bill hicks, a. The film tells the story of bill hicks, one of the most influential and incendiary comics of the last 25. 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. Apr 08, 2011 filmmaker matt harlock and paul thomas chronicle the life, art, and philosophy of a singular performer with the documentary american. Bill hicks was a man who decided to change the world. The bill hicks story documentary films the guardian. A man that realized that it was possible to change peoples perceptions of the world. With bill hicks, dwight slade, mary hicks, steve hicks.
Paul thomas and matt harlock s brilliant documentary is absent many of the trappings normally at home in retrospective retellings. Filmmakers matt harlock and paul thomas both british are lucky that hicks s family and childhood pals were happy to unburden themselves to camera, and. The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features archival footage and interviews with family and friends, including kevin booth the filmmakers used a cutandpaste animation technique to add movement to a large collection of still pictures used to document events in. The bill hicks story, and given the singular tone of hicks work. Awardwinning director matt harlocks first feature film, american the bill hicks story premiered at lff and. Much more than a comedian, bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His timeless comedy tackled the contradictions of america and modern life hea. The bill hicks story a look at the life of one of the worlds greatest comedians and. The bill hicks story, a documentary about the legendary rebel comic which screened at south by southwest. Photoanimated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the. The bill hicks story, an innovative documentary combining animated photos with interviews and standup clips to tell the story of the late great comedian.
The amazing life story of the outlaw comic who wanted to save. Matt harlock, already an established film director who was in regular contact with the hicks family from putting on londons bill hicks tribute nights, realized there was enough unseen footage of bill to put together a longer story of his life. 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 compliment to his comedic vision. Matt harlock, paul thomas starring bill hicks, mary hicks, steve hicks genres arthouse, documentary subtitles english cc audio languages english. The bill hicks story brings the tale of one of modern cultures most iconic heroes to the big screen. William melvin hicks was an american standup comedian, social critic, satirist and musician. Documentary sheds light on life of bill hicks albuquerque. But his unique gift was to tease apart the essence of religion, the dangers of unbridled government power and the double standards inherent in much of modern society, using much more than a comedian, bill hicks was and. His materialencompassing a wide range of social issues. Matt harlock, paul thomas starring bill hicks, mary hicks, steve hicks genres arthouse, documentary subtitles english cc. They also sell itunes compatible downloads from their website, but itunes is 700%800% better. 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.
With his raunchy yet relevant attacks on the contradictory american way of life, hicks was an agitatorand individuality hasnt always been in style. The bill hicks story was first released in late 2009 but made its worldwide debut in may of 2010. Interviews and clever use of still photographs illustrate the life of a talented but often controversial comic who died of cancer at age 32. His name is bill hicks, subject of the longawaited documentary american. Photoanimated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the 10 people who knew bill best. His timeless comedy tackled the contradictions of america and modern life head on. Harlock talked with us about the film in austin, along with hicks brother steve. Discover 11 highresolution movie posters of american. Its release date is saturday april 10, 2010 american. William melvin hicks december 16, 1961 february 26, 1994 was an american standup comedian, social critic, satirist and musician. Portions of content provided by tivo corporation 2021 tivo corporation whats new.
Legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. Bill hicks is considered by many the greatest american comedian of the last. 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 workshop in houston. Bill hicks, dwight slade, kevin booth, john farnetti studioruntime. Bill hicks certainly came close as portrayed in matt harlock s and paul thomas american. The bill hicks story exclusive the directing duo takes us behindthescenes of this groundbreaking new documentary, in theaters now. Matt harlock, already an established film director who was in regular contact with the hicks family from putting on londons bill hicks tribute nights, realised there was enough unseen footage of bill to put together a longer story of his life. The bill hicks story 2010, directed by matt harlock. Paul thomas a bbc and channel 4 television comedy producer became involved and together. The amazing life story of the outlaw comic who wanted to. 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 documentary, american. 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. Love all the people bill hicks free download as pdf file. Cleverly shunning a conventional talkingheads approach, american.
Matt harlock and steve hicks on the sound of young america from jesse thorn on vimeo matt harlock is one of the directors of american. Now bills remarkable story is brought to life in american. The bill hicks story was written, directed, and produced by matt harlock and paul thomas. You started bill hicks tribute nights in london in 2004. A film by matt harlock and paul thomas a deeply perceptive, fittingly honest celebration london film festival. Love all the people bill hicks stand up comedy publishing. 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.
A true product of the american dream, his rebellious and exhilarating comedy left no stone unturned and his. The bill hicks story is a documentary directed by matt harlock, paul thomas. You may print or download one copy of this document for the purpose of your own research or. The bill hicks story brings the life story of one of modern cultures most iconic heroes to the big screen. Directors matt harlock, paul thomas starring bill hicks, kevin booth, john farneti genres arts, entertainment, and culture, documentary subtitles english cc audio languages. The award winning true life story of the outlaw comic bill hicks, told by the people who knew him best. The story of a son, a brother and a friend, this funny and critically acclaimed film is told in the round by.
Russell crowe announced in 2012 that he would direct a bill hicks biopic. And bill hicks story is so important as an american entertainer that it deserved to be structured the way matt harlock did, in order to preserve bill hicks inspirational bold spirit. Directors matt harlock, paul thomas genres animation, comedy, biography, documentary rating 7. The bill hicks story is a 2009 biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. Some say that real humor is usually fueled by strong. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Given the fact bill hicks was much more celebrated in the uk than he was at home, it is perhaps fitting that its british filmmakers matt harlock and paul thomas who step up to pay him his dues. 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, the georgiaborn standup comedian was an alcoholic and drug abuser for a. 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.
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