LIVE: SATIRIST, SOCIAL CRITIC

Details

• Release Year: 1991
• Genre: Comedy
• Plot: Legendary, late comedian Bill Hicks was just starting to gain critical mass when he passed away in 1994. A comic's comic, Hicks was dedicated to stand-up as the be-all-end-all, not a stepping stone to a flaccid sitcom. This DVD showcases his incredible live act, with Hicks assaulting the stage and his audience with a non-stop cornucopia of hilarious insights into our twisted world; the government, the military, the police, religion, smoking, pornography, drugs, and of course, for those of you who are getting antsy, a couple of dick jokes.; ; This is the first official worldwide DVD release of Bill Hicks live. For those who have worn out his comedy albums, seeing Hicks live is a revelation. The DVD captures Bill at his very best, with three of his legendary filmed performances:; ; One Night Stand; From the Old Vic Theatre in Chicago; ; Relentless; Bill's breakout performance at the Montreal Comedy Festival; ; Revelations; From The Dominion Theatre in London
• Cast: Bill Hicks, Richard Belzer, Eric Bogosian, Kevin Booth, Brett Butler, William Cook, Allan Havey, Jim Hicks, Mary Hicks, Steve Hicks, Sean Hughes, Eddie Izzard, Richard Jeni, David Johndrow, John Lahr, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Robert Morton, Dwight Slade, Thea Vidale, Rob Marshall
• Director: Rob Marshall
• Runtime: 3:30
• Company: Ryko Disc