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IMDb rating 8.3
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Critic rating 8.3

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Critic Brian Tallerico
rated 8

It is loving and appreciative of his genius without ever devolving into fan service. After all, he would have hated that.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Richard Roeper
rated 9

...reminds us the comedian could be a riot while also being right.

Read full review at Chicago Sun-Times
Critic Tim Lowery
rated 8

...captures the many phases of an iconoclastic comedian.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Clare Martin
rated 8

...for a man who’s so impacted comedy and American culture, it only feels appropriate to devote nearly four hours to exploring his life and career.

Read full review at Paste Magazine
Critic Season 1 Brian Tallerico
rated 9

It is loving and appreciative of his genius without ever devolving into fan service. After all, he would have hated that.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Season 1 Tim Lowery
rated 8

...captures the many phases of an iconoclastic comedian.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Season 1 Clare Martin
rated 8

...for a man who’s so impacted comedy and American culture, it only feels appropriate to devote nearly four hours to exploring his life and career.

Read full review at Paste Magazine
Critic Season 1 Richard Roeper
rated 9

...reminds us the comedian could be a riot while also being right.

Read full review at Chicago Sun-Times

Cast & Crew

Kevin Smith
As Self
Kevin Smith
Director
Patton Oswalt
As Self
Chris Rock
As Self
Jon Stewart
As Self
Paul Reiser
As Self
George Carlin
As Self (archive footage)

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A cultural chameleon and a legendary comedian, George Carlin's life and work are explored in this two-part documentary.icWith a career spanning five decades, Carlin rose to fame with his unapologetic style of comedy that tackled controversial topics and pushed boundaries. The film offers an intimate look into Carlin's personal life, including his struggles with drugs, brushes with the law, and loving relationships. Featuring interviews with Carlin himself, his family, and fellow comedians such as Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld, this documentary reveals a complex and influential artist who left a lasting impact on comedy and culture.

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