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I Am Comic

An ode to the art & occupational hazards of Stand-Up Comedy

2010★ 6.2 · 181h 27mDocumentaryComedy

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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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Tim Allen
as Self

Nick Kroll
as Self

Sarah Silverman
as Self

Larry Miller
as Self

Tom Arnold
as Self

Jim Gaffigan
as Self

Kathy Griffin
as Self

Janeane Garofalo
as Self

Margaret Cho
as Self

Louis C.K.
as Self

Bobcat Goldthwait
as Self

Leslie Jones
as Self

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Release date: 2010-01-10

Runtime: 1h 27m

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DocumentaryComedy

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