A 1995 congressional hearing features Barry Crimmins confronting an AOL executive about the company's failure to regulate child pornography in its chat rooms.
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A 1995 congressional hearing features Barry Crimmins confronting an AOL executive about the company's failure to regulate child pornography in its chat rooms.
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Barry Crimmins stands at a microphone in a Boston comedy club, delivering sharp critiques of the U.S. government and the Catholic Church. "Call Me Lucky" follows his life from upstate New York to the forefront of political satire. The film features interviews and archival footage, illustrating his activism against child pornography on the Internet. A key moment includes Crimmins' testimony at a 1995 congressional hearing, where he confronts an AOL executive about the company's inaction on pedophile activity in its chat rooms.
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Why Watch
- Meet Barry Crimmins, a bold political satirist.
- See Crimmins confront an AOL executive in 1995.
- Follow his fight against child pornography online.
Did You Know
- Barry Crimmins testified at a congressional hearing in 1995.
- The film premiered on January 7, 2015, at the Sundance Film Festival.
- 85% of 26 critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a positive review.
- Filming began in January 2014 and wrapped in August 2014.
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Who directed the documentary Call Me Lucky?
Call Me Lucky was directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.
What significant event does Barry Crimmins confront in the documentary?
Barry Crimmins confronts an AOL executive about the company's failure to regulate pedophile activity in its chat rooms during a 1995 congressional hearing.
What percentage of critics gave Call Me Lucky a positive review on Rotten Tomatoes?
85% of 26 film critics gave Call Me Lucky a positive review on Rotten Tomatoes.
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