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I Am Sam Kinison (2017)
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98 min | Documentary

I Am Sam Kinison (2017)

Not Rated

98 min | Documentary

I Am Sam Kinison is a feature-length documentary film exploring the life and legacy of shock comic Sam Kinison, a former Pentecostal preacher turned stand-up comic who repurposed his pulpit-honed chops to the brazen rock 'n roll world of ...See moreI Am Sam Kinison is a feature-length documentary film exploring the life and legacy of shock comic Sam Kinison, a former Pentecostal preacher turned stand-up comic who repurposed his pulpit-honed chops to the brazen rock 'n roll world of MTV-era comedy. Following a steep trajectory to fame, excess, despair and near-redemption, Sam meets a sudden and early death when struck by a drunk driver in 1992. Using extensive clips from his comedy specials that cover some of his favorite topics including marriage, women, homosexuality, God, religion and world hunger Sam tells much of his story himself in a barrage of comedic feints and blows, shrieking and misanthropic riffing. Added perspective is provided by a dynamic cast of friends, family, fellow comics and celebrity party-mates, augmented by animated sequences that illustrate and add color to energetic and often hilarious interviews. Key interviews include the inspired storytelling of Jay Leno, Bill Burr, Ted Nugent, Charlie Sheen, Joe Rogan, Corey Feldman, Bob Saget, Tommy Chong, Ron Jeremy, and others. Starting with a childhood head injury, Sam's story plots a course of failure, from his time as a Pentecostal preacher, culminating in a humiliating marriage. Finally stepping onto a comedy club stage in Houston, he finds his voice and true calling but it takes years of struggle before mainstream audiences are ready to hear his message. Yet with all the unbridled profligacy of his eventual fame and fortune, Sam never loses his faith in God and his raucous story is replete with biblical themes fueled by sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. I Am Sam Kinison shocks, shticks and screams its way through a life and a wild career that shattered the status quo and changed comedy forever. See less

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36 cast members

Name	Known for
Dan Barton Self Self See fewer	What's on DVD? (2008)
Bill Burr Self Self See fewer	Old Dads (2023)
Tommy Chong Self Self See fewer	Up in Smoke (1978)
Lue Deck Self Self See fewer	Off the Cuff: Healthy Cooking with Craig Mitchell (2017)
Steve Epstein Self Self See fewer	I Am Sam Kinison (2017)
Corey Feldman Self Self See fewer	Stand by Me (1986)
Joey Gaynor Self Self See fewer	Galaxis (1995)
Argus Hamilton Self Self See fewer	Laugh-In (1977)
Ron Jeremy Self Self See fewer	The Boondock Saints (1999)
Bill Kinison Self Self See fewer	Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003)
Sam Kinison Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Back to School (1986)
Sherry Kinison Self Self See fewer	I Am Sam Kinison (2017)
Jay Leno Self Self See fewer	The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
Felicia Michaels Self Self See fewer	Pervs (2017)
Ted Nugent Self Self See fewer	Superbad (2007)
Kelly Coffield Park Self Self See fewer	Scary Movie (2000)
Joe Rogan Self Self See fewer	The Joe Rogan Experience (2009)
Bob Saget Self Self See fewer	Full House (1987)
Rudy Sarzo Self Self See fewer	Office Christmas Party (2016)
Charlie Sheen Self Self See fewer	Two and a Half Men (2003)
Jimmy Shubert Self Self See fewer	The Italian Job (2003)
Judy Tenuta Self Self See fewer	The Fan (1995)
Eric Clapton Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
Phil Collins Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Tarzan (1999)
Rodney Dangerfield Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Back to School (1986)
Billy Idol Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Wedding Singer (1998)
Larry King Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Ghostbusters (1984)
Kevin Kinison Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Tommy Lee Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Barb Wire (1996)
Heather Locklear Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Melrose Place (1992)
Steve Martin Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Roxanne (1987)
Ozzy Osbourne Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Little Nicky (2000)
Garry Shandling Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
Brooke Shields Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Blue Lagoon (1980)
Mitzi Shore Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Girls of the Comedy Store (1985)
Dee Snider Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Twisted Sister: We're Not Gonna Take It (1984)