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Call Me Lucky

2015 · 106 min Comedy Documentary
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

An inspiring, triumphant and wickedly funny 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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2015
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Documentary
Director Bobcat Goldthwait
Runtime 106 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (64 votes)

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The film constructs its portrait through archival footage and candid interviews, exploring how personal trauma is alchemized into public satire and political action. It relies on comedy as both a shield and a weapon, tracing the path from underground clubs to national advocacy.

What lingers after the laughs is a profound respect for the cost of truth-telling and the transformative power of channeling rage into purpose. This is a documentary that punches well above its weight. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Bobcat Goldthwait

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Watch thoughtfully, perhaps with a friend. Have a strong drink handy for the discussion afterward.

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