I Am Comic
“An ode to the art & occupational hazards of Stand-Up Comedy”
2010•R•1h 27m•6.2•Released
DocumentaryComedy
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?
Director
Jordan Brady
Writer
Jordan Brady
Languages
English
Cast
Ahmed Ahmed
Self
Franklyn Ajaye
Self
Ant
Self
Craig Anton
Self
Tom Arnold
Self
JoAnne Astrow
Self
Dave Attell
Self
Scott Aukerman
Self
Lewis Black
Self
Steve Bluestein
Self
Alonzo Bodden
Self
Jordan Brady
Self
Suellen Brady-Nugent
Self
Eddie Brill
Self
J. Anthony Brown
Self
Production
Producer
Robert Mickelson
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