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I Am Sam Kinison
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I Am Sam Kinison

2017-12-19 · 98 min · ★ 5.2

Documentary

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.

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Directors
Adrian Buitenhuis
Production companies
Spike Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sam KinisonSam KinisonSelf (archive footage)
Dan BartonSelf
Bill BurrBill BurrSelf
Tommy ChongTommy ChongSelf
Corey FeldmanCorey FeldmanSelf
Lue DeckSelf
Steve EpsteinSelf
Joey GaynorSelf
Bill KinisonSelf
Sherry KinisonSelf
Jay LenoJay LenoSelf
Felicia MichaelsFelicia MichaelsSelf
Kelly Coffield ParkKelly Coffield ParkSelf
Joe RoganJoe RoganSelf
Bob SagetBob SagetSelf
Charlie SheenCharlie SheenSelf
Jimmy ShubertSelf
Judy TenutaJudy TenutaSelf

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