"A skillfully researched documentary about the late pop hero." - Los Angeles Times
Lenny Bruce was a stand-up comic (though he frequently sat down do deliver his monologues) whose work in the early '50s electrified the intellectual community of his time. It is not just that he was foul-mouthed; many contemporaries were that. It was his daring inclusion of political observations and social commentary into his act which edified as often as it resulted in gales of wry laughter.
As he grew more famous, his big-city, hip decadence, and his political outspokenness led to difficulties with authorities. These troubles included prosecution on obscenity charges. (Produced, researched and written by Bruce's friends -- Fred and Barbara Baker -- and made in cooperation with the Lenny Bruce Estate, Kitty Bruce and Executrix).
DVD bonus features include: a short film "Finding Fred Baker" and a Lenny Bruce photo gallery.
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 28 October, 2008.
