Meet The Parents

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Duration: 01:37

Dwight Slade recounts his first meeting with Bill Hick's father. American: The Bill Hick's Story is an intimate and emotional portrait that's both a revelation for fans, and the perfect introduction for newcomers, to an iconic comedy hero whose timeless material seems to resonate more strongly by the year.

Available since Wed 24 Aug 2011

Credits

Participant
Bill Hicks
Participant
Mary Hicks
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Steve Hicks
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Lynn Hicks
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Dwight Slade
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Kevin Booth
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David Johndrow
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James Ladmirault
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John Farneti
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Steve Epstein
Director
Matt Harlock
Director
Paul Thomas
Producer
Matt Harlock
Producer
Paul Thomas

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American: The Bill Hicks Story

Animated documentary about the rollercoaster life of legendary US comedian Bill Hicks.

First broadcast: 27 Aug 2011

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