Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
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For fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no other comedian dared to touch. Fed up and disenfranchised with his career as a Pentacostal preacher, Sam left the ministry to try his hand at comedy. Almost immediately, and thanks in part to the foresight of Rodney Dangerfield who showcased Sam on an HBO special, his piercing scream, extreme humor and irreverent take on life attracted attention. Containing rare, early footage of Sam preaching and performing stand up at the world famous Comedy Store, the Award Winning "Why Did We Laugh" tells the story of a comedic genius who touched a deeper chord in people than most entertainers. Sadly, Sam was taken from us far too early, yet leaving us with a lasting and unique legacy.
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20 people
Sam Kinison
Self (archive footage)
Known for
Back to School
Richard Pryor
Self
Known for
See No Evil, Hear No Evil
Superman III
Larry Carroll
Arnold H. Orgolini
Linda Agnelli
Rodney Dangerfield
Self
Known for
Caddyshack
Natural Born Killers
Frank Floyd
Dennis Miller
Self
Known for
The Net
Joe Dirt
Paul Hoffman
Stuart Garret
Judy Tenuta
Self
Known for
Material Girls
Going Down in La-La Land
Bill Lane
Larry Carroll Director · Sam Kinison Writer Frank Floyd Composer
United States release April 1, 1999 · Produced in United States
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United States
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · April 1, 1999
Theatrical · WorldFest Houston
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