6 épisodes
(8 h 30 min)
Épisodes
S1 E1 • Bill Hicks: Sane Man
The amazing comedian Bill Hicks passed away in 1994, but his legend continues to grow. Sane Man was filmed before Bill recorded "Dangerous," his first comedy album, and is a turning point in Hicks' career. It was the first complete Hicks show ever filmed and Bill pulled out all the stops for the cameras. Completely focused, a newly-sober Hicks paces the stage like a wild animal riffing effortless.
Première diffusion : 1 décembre 1989
S1 E2 • One Night Stand
As originally seen on HBO, recorded live at the Vic Theatre, Chicago, in November 1990. Bill shares his feelings on the US government, the JFK assassination, British hardcore Pornography, and other highlights in this roller coaster of a ride through the mind of a man years before his time.
Première diffusion : 27 avril 1991
S1 E3 • Bill Hicks: Relentless
Outspoken and raw, not mincing matters, Bill Hicks tells us that, just like smokers, non-smokers also die every day - with jogging instructor Jim Fixx as an example -, asks women what's so terrible about giving head, talks us through what really happened during the 1990-1991 Gulf War and how the used technology could have also been used to feed the poor of the world.
Première diffusion : 1 janvier 1992
S1 E4 • Bill Hicks: Revelations
Since his untimely death from pancreatic cancer in 1994, Bill Hicks has become a comedy legend. Now fans who may have never had the opportunity to see his act live on-stage will finally be able to experience Hicks' unique and confrontational brand of comedy.
Première diffusion : 27 mai 1993
S1 E5 • It's Just A Ride
A documentary about Hicks' life which featured interviews with friends, admirers and family.
Première diffusion : 19 juin 1994
S1 E6 • American: The Bill Hicks Story
American: The Bill Hicks Story is a 2009 biographical documentary film on the life of comedian Bill Hicks. 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 cut-and-paste animation technique to add movement to a large collection of still pictures used to document events in Hicks' life.
Première diffusion : 23 octobre 2009