American: The Bill Hicks Story

By: Brent Tuttle | March 21, 2011 | Film

Seventeen years after his death, the world still remembers legendary comedian Bill Hicks. Hicks transformed the comedic landscape in America by exercising his mind and ideas through humor. He never had a problem making audiences laugh, but the real purpose behind his work was to make people think. Below is the trailer for American: The Bill Hicks Story. The documentary recounts the epic career of Mr. Hicks, highlighting his work as a stand up comic, social satirist, and cultural critic. Set to hit theaters this Spring, this snippet foreshadows an on screen tale that will certainly hold true to the provocative and inspiring legacy Bill Hicks left behind.