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    Best of the Fests: American: The Bill Hicks Story

    Best of the Fests: American: The Bill Hicks Story

    Presented by Austin Film Society at Alamo Drafthouse Village

    April 20-April 22, 2011

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    Directors Paul Thomas & Matt Harlock in attendance.

    Three years in the making, AMERICAN: The Bill Hicks Story brings the tale of one of modern culture’s most iconic heroes to the big screen.


    Much more than a comedian, Bill Hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. His timeless comedy tackled the contradictions of America and modern life head on. But his unique gift was to tease apart the essence of religion, the dangers of unbridled government power and the double standards inherent in much of modern society, using nothing but his hilarious ideas and the uncompromising observational style that continues to resonate with successive generations.


    Like many who have a strong sense of their place in history, Hicks left a large unseen legacy; his collection of video recordings and hundreds of photographs and these became the starting point for this feature-length animated documentary.


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        Alamo Drafthouse Village

        2700 West Anderson
        Austin, TX 78757

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        $8 members / $10 non members

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        Dates:
        April 20-April 22, 2011

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        7-9pm

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