Over 80 comedians share their experiences and insights in a documentary about the challenges and absurdities of stand-up comedy.
“An ode to the art & occupational hazards of Stand-Up Comedy”
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Over 80 comedians share their experiences and insights in a documentary about the challenges and absurdities of stand-up comedy.
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Synopsis
Ritch Shydner, a comedian who gained fame in the 1980s, returns to the stage after a thirteen-year break. "I Am Comic" features interviews with over 80 comedians, including Kevin Rooney and Brian Regan, as they discuss the challenges and absurdities of stand-up comedy. The film, directed by Jordan Brady, premiered at the 2010 Slamdance Film Festival. It captures Shydner's reflections on his career while he attempts to connect with modern audiences in a changing comedy scene.
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Why Watch
- Meet comedians like Ritch Shydner and Brian Regan.
- See behind-the-scenes of the stand-up comedy scene.
- Find out about the hazards of being a comedian.
Did You Know
- I Am Comic had its world premiere at the 2010 Slamdance Film Festival.
- The film has been screened at over ten different film festivals.
- The documentary has a runtime of 87 minutes.
- It features interviews with top comedians, including Kevin Rooney and Brian Regan.
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Who directed the documentary I Am Comic?
I Am Comic was directed by Jordan Brady.
What is the runtime of I Am Comic?
I Am Comic has a duration of 87 minutes.
At which film festival did I Am Comic have its world premiere?
I Am Comic had its world premiere at the 2010 Slamdance Film Festival.
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