American: The Bill Hicks Story

A rollicking, sharp-edged portrait that immerses you in a wild era through archival footage and candid interviews, equal parts hilarious and haunting.

A wry, bittersweet hangout with a struggling comic, funny and rueful in equal measure, quietly moving beneath the rage.

A lively, affectionate tour through comic history that mixes talking heads, animated excerpts, and archival clips into an engaging, slightly nostalgic experience.

A fond, funny, and quietly sad portrait of a singular comic, full of affectionate anecdotes and bittersweet reflection.

A brisk, witty stand-up hour that finds wry humor in misery and defeat, keeping you engaged with sharp observations and a surprisingly upbeat energy.

An intimate, thoughtful portrait that balances sharp wit with a sober look at a divided society.

A lively, funny, and revealing look at a comedy revolution, packed with wild stories and cultural nostalgia.

A warm, bittersweet portrait of a comic genius, mixing laughter with melancholy as friends recall his brilliance and inner turmoil.

A reflective, interview-driven portrait that mixes archival clips and talking heads to evoke a sharp, controversial media figure.

A warm, scholarly celebration of comedy that mixes clips and interviews into an affectionate, informative history.

A warm, funny, and occasionally poignant portrait of a singular comic, balancing outrageous humor with tender domestic moments.

A wry, talky documentary that watches an eccentric outsider poke at the machinery of politics and media, amusing but dry.