I Am Comic

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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? Guaranteed to make you watch.
  • Rating:
    R (for language, sexual content and some drug material)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Documentary, Television
  • Directed By:
    Jordan Brady
  • Written By:
    Jordan Brady
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     limited
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  • Studio:
    Monterey Media

Cast

Ritch Shydner
as Narrator
Sarah Silverman
Tim Allen
Jeff Foxworthy
Kathy Griffin
Jim Gaffigan
Chris Harwick
Louis C.K.
Janeane Garofalo
Andy Kindler
Scott 'Carrot Top' Thompson
Nick Kroll
Larry Miller
Lewis Black
Margaret Cho
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Critic Reviews for I Am Comic

All Critics (4) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (4)

  • The first thing that a documentary about stand-up comedy ought to be is funny. Thankfully, I Am Comic succeeds handily on that count.

    Sep 23, 2010 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

    Jason Anderson

    Toronto Star
    Top Critic

  • While offering a glimpse of stage routines, pic consists mostly of lively shop talk.

    Aug 23, 2010

    Dennis Harvey

    Variety
    Top Critic

  • If you love standup comedy -- I mean, really love it -- then I Am Comic is a flawed must-see.

    Sep 24, 2010 | Rating: 3/5

    Jim Slotek

    Jam! Movies
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Audience Reviews for I Am Comic

  • Jul 14, 2012
    Watchable. Some parts are great but the edits are rough and a lot of these interviews lack originality and seem pretty scripted.
    Sunil J Super Reviewer
  • Jan 03, 2011
    This documentary interviews highly-successful comedians like Jeff Foxworthy, and has-beens like Bobcat Goldthwaite. Every one of them is addicted to the jokes and the audiences, and continue to perform no matter what the conditions. The director is funny, and adds little captioned asides that are sometimes funnier than the material. I'm surprised at the reviews that claim this is hysterical. It's funny in spots, but mostly its just sad.
    Cynthia S Super Reviewer
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