AMERICAN The Bill Hicks Story trailer
From Matt HarlockAbout the film:
AMERICAN: The Bill Hicks Story brings the tale of one of modern cultures most iconic figures to the big screen. Much more than just a comedian, Bill Hicks has become an inspiration to millions around the world. He began performing at the age of 13, developing a unique comedy style that turned convention on it's head, wrong footing audiences and opening up new ways of thinking. Bill's comedy challenged the injustices of life head on but his uncompromising approach met with conflict in America and it was instead on the international stage where he found fame. In 1993, on the verge of wider success, Bill fell ill with terminal cancer, but his timeless comedy has lived on and still resonates today with ever growing numbers of people around the world, securing his place as one of America's greatest cultural heroes.Pushing documentary storytelling in a new direction, AMERICAN uses a stunning new animation technique to fully reveal the worlds that shaped Bills character and his comedy, as his inspiring and uplifting life story is told for the first time by those that knew him best.American had its World Premiere at the London Film Festival, and has since played Sheffield, Glasgow, True/False, SxSW, Dublin, Belfast, Dallas, Houston, Boston and HotDocs Toronto. Its UK theatrical release on May 14th at cinemas nationwide. http://www.americanthemovie.com