Bill Hicks
William Melvin "Bill" Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian and satirist. His humor challenged mainstream beliefs, aiming to "enlighten people to think for themselves." Hicks used a ribald approach to express his material, describing himself as "Chomsky with dick jokes." His jokes included general discussions about society, religion, politics, philosophy and personal issues. Hicks' material was often deliberately controversial and steeped in dark comedy. In both his stand-up performances, and during interviews, he often criticized consumerism, superficiality, mediocrity and banality within the media and popular culture, describing them as oppressive tools of the ruling class, meant to "keep people stupid and apathetic." Hicks died of pancreatic cancer, which had spread to his liver, in 1994 at the age of 32. In the years after his death, his work and legacy achieved significant admiration and acclaim, of numerous comedians, writers, actors and musicians alike. He was listed as the 19th greatest stand-up comedian of all time by Comedy Central in 2004, and 6th greatest in 2007 and 4th greatest by Channel 4 in 2010.
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as Self (voice) (archive sound)A documentary examining possible historical and modern conspiracies surrounding Christianity,...
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Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
as Self (archive footage)A biographical documentary on the late great comedian Bill Hicks and his career; in particular...
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American: The Bill Hicks Story
as SelfAmerican: The Bill Hicks Story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian Bill...
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Bill Hicks: Relentless
as HimselfBill Hicks tells us how he feels about non-smokers, blow-jobs, religion, war and peace, and...
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The Reality of Me
as SelfTROM (The Reality of Me) is an unique free online documentary, since no one has thought of such...
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Heckler
as SelfHECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in....
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Bill Hicks: Revelations
as HimselfBill Hicks in the height of his genius. Recorded at the Dominion Theatre in London, Hicks opens...
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Bill Hicks: Sane Man
as HimselfSane Man was filmed before Bill recorded ‘Dangerous’, his first comedy album, and is a turning...
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Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
as HimselfShort documentary / tribute to the late, truly great American stand-up comedian Bill Hicks,...
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Bill Hicks: Reflections
as uncreditedComedy Dynamics sits down with Bill Hicks’ brother, Steve, who tells old stories, squashes old...
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Totally Bill Hicks
as SelfConsisting of two parts: ‘Revelations’, Bill Hicks’ last live performance in the United Kingdom...
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Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
as himselfRodney Dangerfield hosts a showcase of comics including himself, Robert Schimmel, Bill Hicks,...
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Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
as HimsefSince Bill died in 1993, his work has reached a new audience and he has become a powerful cult...
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Ninja Bachelor Party
as Dr. DeathNinja Bachelor Party is a 1991 low-budget comedy film produced by and starring Bill Hicks, Kevin...
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Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen
as HimselfComedy's Dirtiest Dozen is a stand-up comedy concert film featuring some big name talents before...
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Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
as HimselfBill Hicks shows us his view on smoking, smoking pot, drinking, sex, advertisement and music....
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Comedy Knockouts
as Self (archive footage)Time to throw off the gloves for this exclusive no-holds-barred comedy extravaganza! Make room...
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Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising
as HimselfThis is Bill Hicks' LIVE final televised interview where he appeared on the Austin, Texas public...
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Impact Video Magazine
as uncreditedCounter-culture video magazine created by Stuart Shapiro, featuring Bill Hicks, Robert Williams,...
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Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
as HimselfOne of Hicks's most famous quotes was delivered during a gig in Chicago - known s the "Infamous...
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One Night Stand
as uncreditedA series of stand-up comedy specials.
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