I Am Comic
An ode to the art & occupational hazards of Stand-Up Comedy
87 mins
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?
JoAnne Astrow
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Steve Bluestein
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Blaine Capatch
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Chris DiPetta
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Gideon Horowitz
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Roy Johnson
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Beth Lapides
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Andy Levitt
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Gary S. Mann
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Jamie Masada
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Susie McDonnell
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Rick Messina
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Felicia Michaels
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Nadine Rajabi
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Kevin Rooney
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Bill Scheft
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Robert Schimmel
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Dave Siegel
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Charlie Viracola
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Phyllis Koenig
Executive Producer
Preston Lee
Executive Producer
David Reynolds
Original Music Composer
Jeanne Lipsey
Cinematography
Karoliina Tuovinen
Editor