Call Me Lucky

Bobcat Goldthwait's documentary about an underappreciated comedic mentor packs an unexpected wallop...a terrifically engaging surprise.
-- Dennis Harvey, Variety

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Call Me Lucky

An inspiring, triumphant and poignant portrait of one of comedy’s most enigmatic and important figures, CALL ME LUCKY tells the story of Barry Crimmins, a beer-swilling, politically outspoken and whip-smart comic whose efforts in the ‘70s and ‘80s 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.

Featuring intimate interviews with both comedians and activists alike, director Bobcat Goldthwait’s (World’s Greatest Dad, God Bless America) CALL ME LUCKY bravely tells Crimmins’ incredible story of transformation from a rage-fueled funnyman into an acclaimed proponent of justice who personified the healing power of comedy.
Not Rated
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
105
Language
English
Director
Bobcat Goldthwait
Cast
Barry Crimmins, David Cross, Margaret Cho, Patton Oswalt, Steven Wright
FEATURED REVIEW
Duane Byrge, Hollywood Reporter

Comic Barry Crimmins was a tough act to follow and a hard guy to swallow. A brilliant political satirist, Crimmins skewered politicians, government and institutions. His abrasive personality also scattered those close and near. Crimmins’ comedy was fueled by anger: His two most hated institutions ...

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