An inspiring, triumphant and poignant 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. Featuring intimate interviews with both comedians and activists alike, director Bobcat Goldthwait’s (World’s Greatest Dad, God Bless America) CALL ME LUCKY bravely tells Crimmins’ incredible story of transformation from a rage-fueled funnyman into an acclaimed proponent of justice who personified the healing power of comedy.
Key Marketing Points
- MPI theatrical release
- Directed by comedian Bobcat Goldthwait (Willow Creek, World’s Greatest Dad)
- Features interviews with popular comics Margaret Cho, Patton Oswalt, David Cross and Marc Maron
- Rotten Tomatoes – 83% positive reviews
- Official Selection – Sundance Film Festival 2015
- Winner of Best Documentary Award – Boston Independent Film Fest, Boulder International Film Fest, Gasparilla Independent Film Fest
Reviews
“An earnest homage that also honors Mr. Crimmins's crusade to drive child pornography off the Internet.” – The New York Times
“Angry, quixotic, tragic, heroic - Crimmins' life is stunning. Catch this portrait and you can definitely call yourself lucky.” – New York Daily News
“One of the most powerful and moving documentaries of the year.” -Twitch
“A truly beautiful human document…Bobcat Goldthwait’s masterpiece.” - Hitfix
