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I Am Comic
An ode to the art & occupational hazards of Stand-Up Comedy
Through unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals a crazy and hilarious psychological profile of its practitioners. We also follow retired comic Ritch Shydner's attempt to climb back on stage after a thirteen-year hiatus. At the top of his game in the 1980's, Shydner had HBO specials, shot five pilot TV shows, and numerous late night appearances (Carson, Letterman, Leno, etc.) but the big time eluded him. Equipped with the collective wisdom and nutty musings of over 80 of his peers, he gives it another shot. Does Ritch have what it takes to connect with today's young crowds and still get the laughs?
Where to watch I Am Comic
I Am Comic is streaming in the US on Fandor, Hoopla and YOW.tv.
It is also available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Cast
- Ahmed Ahmed as Self
- Franklyn Ajaye as Self
- Ant as Self
- Craig Anton as Self
- Tom Arnold as Self
- JoAnne Astrow as Self
- Dave Attell as Self
- Scott Aukerman as Self
- Lewis Black as Self
- Steve Bluestein as Self
- Alonzo Bodden as Self
- Jordan Brady as Self
Details
- Director
- Jordan Brady
- Released
- January 10, 2010
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Genres
- Documentary, Comedy
- Status
- Released
- TMDB score
- 6.2 / 10 from 18 votes
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