CinemaOSMovie · 2010 · 1h 27m · R

I Am Comic

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

62%(18)IMDbDocumentaryComedy

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?

Directed byJordan Brady

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
EN
Released
January 10, 2010

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Ahmed Ahmed

Ahmed Ahmed

Self

Franklyn Ajaye

Franklyn Ajaye

Self

Ant

Ant

Self

Craig Anton

Craig Anton

Self

Tom Arnold

Tom Arnold

Self

JoAnne Astrow

Self

Dave Attell

Dave Attell

Self

Scott Aukerman

Scott Aukerman

Self

Lewis Black

Lewis Black

Self

Steve Bluestein

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Jordan Brady
Jordan Brady
Written by
Jordan Brady
Jordan Brady
Ritch Shydner
Ritch Shydner
Produced by
Robert Mickelson
Robert Mickelson

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