Keyword: comedian

I Am Richard Pryor

6.5

2019

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I Am Richard Pryor tells the story of the legendary performer and iconic social satirist, who transcended race and social barriers by delivering his honest irreverent and biting humor to Americas stages and living rooms until his death at 65. Featuring an iconic comedic cast, historians, activists and artists who provide a unique brushstroke into the complex world of Pryor. The film dives deeply into the psyche of a comedic genius whose mother was a prostitute, father a pimp, and grandmother a madam. Pryor dispensed a penetrating comedic view of African American life - essentially comedy without jokes - that struck a chord with audiences of every ethnic, social and economic disposition.

George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?

8.3

1988

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George Carlin changes his act by bringing politics into the act, but also talks about the People he can do without, Keeping People Alert, and Cars and Driving part 2.

Funny Bones

7

1995

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An unsuccessful comedian uncovers a family secret and learns the true price of letting inherent talent shine.

Broadway Danny Rose

7.5

1984

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In his attempts to reconcile a lounge singer with his mistress, a hapless talent agent is mistaken as her lover by a jealous gangster.

Tig

7.5

2015

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The personal Biography of Tig Notaro, a Stand-up comedian who was diagnosed with cancer.

Belushi

7.3

2020

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Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushis death, director R.J. Cutlers documentary examines the too-short life of once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.

Mr. Saturday Night

5.8

1992

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The life of Buddy Young, a comic legend in flashbacks but an old man looking for work in the present.

Ron White: They Call Me Tater Salad

7.6

2004

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Ron White does an hour long standup routine about his life, things that bother him, and other thoughts.

Funny Cow

6.5

2017

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A comedian uses her troubled past as material for her stand-up routine, trying to rise up through the comedy circuit by playing Northern Englands working mens clubs.

Punching Henry

5.7

2016

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Hapless satirical songwriter Henry Phillips is lured to LA when a veteran TV producer decides to make a show about the life of a loser.

Misery Loves Comedy

6.3

2015

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Over fifty very famous American, Canadian, British and Australian funny people (filmmakers, writers, actors and comedians) share life and professional journeys and insights, in an effort to shed light on the thesis: Do you have to be miserable to be funny?

Bill Hicks: Totally Bill Hicks

7.9

1994

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This special consists of two parts: Its Just A Ride, a documentary about Hicks life which features interviews from friends, admirers, and family; Revelations, a recording of his last live performance in the United Kingdom.