Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh is a 1999-released biographical documentary. It follows the life and career of late comedian and actor Sam Kinison. He was known for his distinctive style of comedy, as well as his characteristic screams during performances. It was written and directed by Larry Carroll.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Samuel Burl Kinison started off as a Pentecostal preacher. Eventually, he became fed up with the tirade, and decided to use his flair for connecting with audiences to make people laugh. He began his stand-up career by performing at The Comedy Store. Here connected with several notable celebrities, namely Jim Carrey and Robin Williams. His observational humor made him an instant hit and helped him earn many television appearances. However, his stint at life was short-lived, as he was killed in a car crash at a young age of 38.
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh features appearances from Sam Kinison, Bill Kinison, Larry King, Beverly D’Angelo, Rodney Dangerfield, Carl LaBove, and Jay Leno.
Watch Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Prime Video features several biographical documentaries, such as Hollywood Idols, Little White Lie, Hollywood’s Stories, Ava Gardner: Life Is Bigger Than The Movies, The Story of Rod Stewart, Crazy Love, and many more.
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
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- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh’s official synopsis is as follows:
“For fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no other comedian dared to touch. Fed up and disenfranchised with his career as a Pentacostal preacher, Sam left the ministry to try his hand at comedy. Almost immediately, and thanks in part to the foresight of Rodney Dangerfield who showcased Sam on an HBO special, his piercing scream, extreme humor and irreverent take on life attracted attention. Containing rare, early footage of Sam preaching and performing stand up at the world famous Comedy Store, the Award Winning “Why Did We Laugh” tells the story of a comedic genius who touched a deeper chord in people than most entertainers. Sadly, Sam was taken from us far too early, yet leaving us with a lasting and unique legacy.”
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