Call Me Lucky
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- Documentary
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.
Call Me Lucky is a 2015 documentary-comedy that chronicles the life of Barry Crimmins, a influential and outspoken standup comedian who shaped the next generation of comedy talent in the 1970s and 80s. The film explores both his sharp wit and the deep personal trauma that fueled his rage and activism. It's available now on major streaming platforms and digital retailers.
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Barry CrimminsSelf
David CrossSelf
Patton OswaltSelf
Tom KennySelf
Margaret ChoSelf
Steven WrightSelf
Lenny ClarkeSelf
Kevin MeaneySelf
Marc MaronSelf
James FrancoSelf
Jack GallagherSelf
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When was Call Me Lucky released?
Call Me Lucky premiered on August 7, 2015.
What is Call Me Lucky about?
The film is a portrait of Barry Crimmins, a politically outspoken comedian known for mentoring other standups in the 70s and 80s. It examines how his comedic career and his history of childhood abuse shaped his eventual move into political activism.
Is Call Me Lucky a documentary or comedy?
It's both—a documentary-comedy that blends humor with biographical storytelling about Crimmins' life and career.
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