I Am Comic
6.5
“An ode to the art & occupational hazards of Stand-Up Comedy”
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?
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Cast
88 people
Ahmed Ahmed
Self
Known for
The Onion Movie
Franklyn Ajaye
Self
Known for
Deadwood
Convoy
Ant
Self
Also in
Unhappily Ever After
Sister Mary
Craig Anton
Self
Known for
Phil of the Future
Dragon Wars: D-War
Tom Arnold
Self
Known for
True Lies
Soul Plane
JoAnne Astrow
Self
Also in
D(e)ad
Wisecracks
Dave Attell
Self
Known for
Trainwreck
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Scott Aukerman
Self
Known for
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Aunty Donna's Big Ol House of Fun
Lewis Black
Self
Known for
Inside Out
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Steve Bluestein
Self
Also in
Rabbit Test
They Call Me Bruce?
Alonzo Bodden
Self
Also in
Scary Movie 4
Californication
Jordan Brady
Self
Also in
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
Baywatch
Jordan Brady Director · Ritch Shydner Story David Reynolds Composer
United States release January 10, 2010 · Produced in United States
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · January 10, 2010
Theatrical
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