Vinnie-isms: The Story of the Cop Comedian

We need more stories like this showing the human side of law enforcement as well as great comedy! What a wonderful story of how so many things molded and motivated him into making comedy work for his own mental health as well as others!

Lots of interviews with wonderful people who impacted his life and others whose lives he impacted.

I've seen several of his live shows throughout the years and they've never disappointed.

I was blessed to have known him since the 90's and he has alas had an incredible drive to improve himself as well as help others.

A must watch for a completely different view into the life of a cop comedian.

Vinnie is a character to say the least. He found an outlet to support his own mental health and then broadened that to make the subject approachable and even fun to broach. His real life stories and antics from his days on patrol are hilarious but he also has a great message to share about taking care of yourself and others. His message extends to all police and other first responders who see and deal with a lot of hard $#*! And how it's important to find a way to deal with that stuff before it takes its toll. His family and friends give even more insight into this loud, loyal, taco loving, boisterous, teddy bear of an officer.

Documentarian Jason Harney's prior films have provided a window into many aspects of safety, mental health and family issues of law-enforcement officers but this unique documentary is something unexpected, refreshing and hopeful.

Harney pulls back the curtain to shine humor, heart and humanity on the blue for all to see. Vinnie-isms: The Story of the Cop Comedian contains all the feels from funny to hearbreaking.

Vinnie is a seasoned, strong, effective police officer-which can often land as a superficial stereotype of a human being. However, Vinnie moves beyond superficiality with his willingness to be honest and vulnerable both on stage and throughout this film. He has the natural stand-up comedian super power: turning vulnerability into laugh-out-loud comedy.

A worthwhile watch for sure! Funny, informational, and had a great flow.

I have seen quite a few of Vinnie's posts on YouTube and Instagram, so I already knew he was funny, but this was great on a whole other level.

Vinnie has a great backstory and they weaved in a good amount of his jokes and comedy into the documentary, so it had a good flow and kept my attention all the way through. Definitely worth the watch!

I haven't had a chance to go see Vinnie in person at a show yet, but this definitely made it clear to me that I need to seek out his next ComedyWorks show that I can make and go see him!

Vinnie-isms is a gem in the world of documentary filmmaking-part heartfelt biography, part social commentary, and entirely hilarious. Centered on the life and career of Officer Vinnie Montez, a Boulder cop turned stand-up comic, this police comedian documentary delivers not only laughs but a rare look into police metal health and a look into family support.

Vinnie has a unique gift: defusing tension through comedy. The film chronicles his evolution from rookie officer to reluctant entertainer, interspersed with scenes from his stand-up routines, candid interviews with colleagues, and moments of raw vulnerability.