Synopsis

From preaching to performing, comedian Sam Kinison pierced the public's consciousness with his screaming delivery of life's painful lessons. This documentary provides an up-close look at the tormented performer. Featured are interviews with people such as Richard Pryor and Rodney Dangerfield, performance footage, clips from Kinison's movies, a never-before-seen 1984 stand-up routine and rare footage of Kinison preaching.