I Am Comic (2010)
Overview
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?
Where to watch I Am Comic
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Fandor | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV | Apple TV, YouTube |
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What is I Am Comic about?
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? I Am Comic is a Documentary, Comedy movie, released on 2010-01-10, runtime 87 minutes.
Is I Am Comic worth watching?
TMDB users rate I Am Comic 6.2 out of 10 from 18 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch I Am Comic?
In the United States, I Am Comic streams on Fandor and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jordan Brady
Cast
- Ahmed Ahmed as Self
- Franklyn Ajaye as Self
- Ant as Self
- Craig Anton as Self
- Tom Arnold as Self
- JoAnne Astrow as Self
- Dave Attell as Self
- Scott Aukerman as Self
- Lewis Black as Self
- Steve Bluestein as Self
- Alonzo Bodden as Self
- Jordan Brady as Self
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