Call Me Lucky


1h 46m 2015

Brief Synopsis

Comedic greats and social activists tell the story of one of comedy's most enigmatic and important figures: Barry Crimmins. In the '70s and '80s, the beer-swilling, politically outspoken and whip-smart comic fostered the talents of the next generation of standup comedians. But beneath Crimmins' gruf

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2015

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 46m

Synopsis

Comedic greats and social activists tell the story of one of comedy's most enigmatic and important figures: Barry Crimmins. In the '70s and '80s, the beer-swilling, politically outspoken and whip-smart comic fostered the talents of the next generation of standup comedians. But beneath Crimmins' gruff, hard-drinking, curmudgeonly persona lay an undercurrent of rage stemming from his long-suppressed and horrific abuse as a child - a rage that eventually found its way out of the comedy clubs and television shows and into the political arena.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2015

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 46m

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Sundance Contact is Zac Bright: Zac@preferredcontent.net

Released in United States on Video October 13, 2015

Limited Release in United States August 7, 2015

Released in United States 2015

Released in United States on Video October 13, 2015

Released in United States 2015 (Global Visions)

Limited Release in United States August 7, 2015

Released in United States 2015 (U.S. Documentary Competition)