But he was a troubled person offstage, with drug problems like no other. The film is the latest from criticallyacclaimed filmmaker and network c. Spikes sam kinison documentary is mustsee tv for comedy fans. I am sam kinison is a feature documentary exploring the life and legacy of shock comic sam kinison, a former pentecostal preacher who repurposed his pulpit honed chops for a wild career that shattered the status quo. I am sam kinison is a featurelength documentary exploring the life and legacy of shock comic sam kinison, a former pentecostal preacher turned standup comic who. This video contains content from viacom, who has blocked it in your.
Sam introduced us to standup routines that were frequently combined with friends in the rock n roll business. Kinison made his film debut in rodney dangerfields 1986 film back to school, playing shorttempered contemporary american history professor dr. Terguson, who also happened to be a vietnam veteran. The first disc features sams first solo hbo special, breaking the rules, which originally aired in 1987. Hbos sam kinison biopic now heading for the big screen. Dec 19, 2017 i am sam kinison is a featurelength documentary film exploring the life and legacy of shock comic sam kinison, a former pentecostal preacher turned standup comic who repurposed his pulpithoned chops to the brazen rock n roll world of mtvera comedy. I am sam kinison is a featurelength documentary film exploring the life and legacy of shock comic sam kinison, a former pentecostal preacher turned standup. You get 2 of sams hbo specials plus many special stand up features and sams home movies. The highdecibel comic and former pentecostal preacher was driving u. Some people may think sam kinisons in one place, but i know where he is. Following a steep trajectory to fame, excess, despair and nearredemption. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film.
I am sam kinison is a featurelength documentary film exploring the life and legacy of shock comic sam kinison, a former pentecostal preacher. Jul 22, 2019 it was april 10, 1992, when famed comedian sam kinison was on his way to laughlin, nevada to perform at a soldout show in his 1989 pontiac trans am. I am sam kinison dvd i am sam kinison is a featurelength documentary film exploring the life and legacy of shock comic sam kinison, a former pentecostal preacher turned standup comic who repurposed his pulpithoned chops to the brazen rock n roll world of mtvera comedy. A new documentary, i am sam kinison, will explore the life and impact of the controversial shock comic with commentary from charlie sheen, jay leno. I am sam kinison celebrates the wrong thing at the wrong time. As a kinison fan, i dont find the set to be 100% complete, but its pretty damn close.
With jim carrey, rodney dangerfield, sam kinison, carl labove. Spikes sam kinison documentary is mustsee tv for comedy. Dec 18, 2002 the fact is that sam kinison was not only a pentacoatal preacher before he got into comedy, he never actually quit being a preacher or renounced religion. Sam kinison was widely known for his grotesque comedy and his animallike presence on the stage. I am sam kinison is a featurelength documentary film exploring the life and legacy of shock comic sam kinison, a former pentecostal preacher turned standup comic who repurposed his pulpithoned chops to the brazen rock n roll world of mtvera comedy. I am sam kinison official documentary trailer youtube.
Est, with an uncensored version airing two hours later. For fans of comedy, sam kinison needs no introduction. In an interview with sams brother and manager bill kinison, bill mentioned movie deals that were in development at the time of his death. I am sam kinison is a featurelength documentary exploring the life and legacy of shock comic sam kinison. Fed up and disenfranchised with his career as a pentacostal preacher, sam left the ministry to try his hand at comedy. In doing so, i am sam kinison grants the comic a mythical status, not unlike the biblical jesus he previously poked fun at. Broadcast approximately one year after the death of sam kinison, this special includes tributes from those he admired ie. Following a steep trajectory to fame, excess, despair and nearredemption, sam died suddenly after he was struck by a drunk driver in 1992. This video contains content from viacom, who has blocked it in your country on grounds.
Remember the immense talent that changed the face of comedy. Following a steep trajectory to fame, excess, despair and nearredemption, sam meets a sudden and early death when struck by a drunk driver. I am sam kinison is a featurelength documentary exploring the life and legacy of shock comic sam kinison, a former pentecostal preacher turned standup comi. The fact is that sam kinison was not only a pentacoatal preacher before he got into comedy, he never actually quit being a preacher or renounced religion. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no other comedian dared to touch. And it was only fitting that a premiere event for the featurelength doc i am sam kinison was held. Network entertainments new documentary i am sam kinison.
Dec 20, 2017 sam kinison was widely known for his grotesque comedy and his animallike presence on the stage. Recently, sam kinisons documentary titled i am sam kinison aired on spike tv. The complete sam kinison is a threedisc set that combines a pair of his standup specials along with candid footage of the controversial comic. Nov 28, 2017 i am sam kinison is a featurelength documentary exploring the life and legacy of shock comic sam kinison, a former pentecostal preacher turned standup comic who repurposed his pulpithoned chops. My say i am sam kinison is a good overview of kinisons life but an even better reminder of how times have changed. Onstage, the squat, neckless beast of comedy bellows his anger at televangelists. Pioneer has just released a 3disc dvd compilation called the complete sam kinison. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of i am sam kinison with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. An enthusiastic musician, sam frequently brought his guitar with him on stage.
It was april 10, 1992, when famed comedian sam kinison was on his way to laughlin, nevada to perform at a soldout show in his 1989 pontiac trans am. However, success in films eluded kinison, partially due to his substance abuse issues. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Dec 20, 2017 in doing so, i am sam kinison grants the comic a mythical status, not unlike the biblical jesus he previously poked fun at. In addition to breaking the rules, the set offers the sam kinison family entertainment hour. The film will premiere on spike tv on december 19th at 10 p. The only reason i did not give this box set a 5 star rating is the fact that in the first special feature called. Nov 30, 2017 music, film, tv and political news coverage. I am sam kinison sheds light on the comics very intense and raw personal life and rampant drug use in order to explain away some of his more shocking routines. Includes clips from married with children, back to school, and 2 of his hbo appearances. How i triumphed by breaking bones, breaking hearts, and breaking the rules free. As tenutas comments and those of people like ted nugent and charlie sheen indicate, however. The special contained archival footage of kinison and standup comedy performances by comedians including robin williams, rodney dangerfield, and jim carrey. Some people may think sam kinison s in one place, but i know where he is.
It seems only fitting that a documentary on the late, great comedian sam kinison will be one of the last big hurrahs aired on spike tv before it rebrands into the paramount network on january 18. I am sam kinison 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Sam kinison may have gotten his start on the small screen, but a longgestating biopic of the late comedian is now headed to the big one. Top 30 quotes of sam kinison famous quotes and sayings.
A new documentary, i am sam kinison, will explore the life and impact of the controversial shock comic with commentary from charlie sheen, jay leno, tommy chong and corey feldman, among others. Nov 17, 2010 sam kinison may have gotten his start on the small screen, but a longgestating biopic of the late comedian is now headed to the big one. I am dale earnhardt, i am evel knievel, i am sam kinison, and i am mlk jr. His brother and manager, bill kinison, provides a detailed timeline.
On may 23, 1993, fox aired a special, a tribute to sam kinison. The sam and me author tells the true story of his lessthanmodest, smalltown texas childhood, his escape to hollywood at the age of 17, and the crazy week he spent with comedian, sam kinison. See corey feldman, jay leno talk sam kinisons life rolling. See corey feldman, jay leno talk sam kinisons feats and flaws new documentary, i am sam kinison, will air uncensored on spike tv next month. Hilarious scene from the comedy back to school 1986 starring rodney dangerfield. The history of my new car between 1989 and 1996 seems to. You get 2 of sam s hbo specials plus many special stand up features and sam s home movies. I am sam kinison is a featurelength documentary exploring the life and legacy of shock comic sam kinison, a former pentecostal preacher turned standup comic who repurposed his pulpithoned chops to the brazen rock n roll world of mtvera comedy.
Sam kinison breaking the rules 1987 part 1 of 18 full movi. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival. Any sam kinison fan needs to own this dvd or video. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The i am paul walker trailer highlights the new documentary focused on. Out of nowhere a pickup truck driven by a 17yearold crossed the center lane and slammed into kinison.
The first disc features sam s first solo hbo special, breaking the rules, which originally aired in 1987. Kinison s scene, though brief, nearly stole the film imo. Nov 14, 2010 sam kinison died in the desert, talking to god. I am sam kinison is a featurelength documentary exploring the life and legacy of shock comic sam kinison, a former pentecostal preacher turned standup comic who repurposed his pulpithoned chops. I am sam kinison is a featurelength documentary film exploring the life and legacy of shock comic sam kinison, a former pentecostal preacher turned stand up. What its about sam kinison was among the biggest standups in the world when he was killed in a headon collision on a remote stretch of. Sam kinison actorcomedian age 38 died april 1992 killed by a drunk driver the intense and often harsh standup comic sam kinison was born today in he passed in a traffic accident in sam kinison age head on car crash with a drunk driver near needles ca.
I am sam kinison is a feature documentary exploring the life and legacy of shock comic sam kinison, a former pentecostal preacher who repurposed his. He also appeared in dangerfields 1986 feature film back to school. Watch i am sam kinison online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Sam kinison breaking the rules 1987 video dailymotion. So i throw this out for discussionwas sam kinison religious or sacreligeous. Hbo films has attached tom shadyac bruce almighty to. Comedian sam kinison death reveals bizarre conversation. Spike original documentary series i am is an inside look at the lives of extraordinary individuals as told by their innercircles. Maybe if they had adopted the same level of scrutiny kinison had for his former messiah, the documentary would have better situated his problematic material in the context of louis c. Get sam kinison setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other sam kinison fans for free on. At first glance it seems like the latter is the obvious answer. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. See corey feldman, jay leno talk sam kinisons life.
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