His Name is Bill?!

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Duration: 01:28

As a child, Bill Hicks was already keen to get a reaction. Early stand-up footage from American: The Bill Hicks Story. With captivating photographs animating the scenes of his rollercoaster life - from precocious teenager through the dark years of addiction to his spectacular recovery - Hicks found international fame before his life was tragically cut short by cancer at the age of just 32.

Available since Wed 24 Aug 2011

Credits

Participant
Bill Hicks
Participant
Mary Hicks
Participant
Steve Hicks
Participant
Lynn Hicks
Participant
Dwight Slade
Participant
Kevin Booth
Participant
David Johndrow
Participant
James Ladmirault
Participant
John Farneti
Participant
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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