2022
Amazon Prime Video
1 h 35 m

2022
Amazon Prime Video
1 h 35 m

Summary Comedy Punks offers never-before-seen archival footage from the earliest years of the legendary Canadian comedy troupe and in-depth interviews with members Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson. The documentary dives into the group’s post-punk era origins in the mid-1980s and their 40-year journey...

Documentary

Directed By: Reg Harkema

2022
Amazon Prime Video
1 h 35 m

2022
Amazon Prime Video
1 h 35 m

The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks

Name: The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-05-20
Duration: 1 min 35 s
Rating: 78
Cast: Fred Armisen, Lauren Ash, Jay Baruchel, Paul Bellini, Jim Biederman

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Slashfilm

May 11, 2022

Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks is an insightful, celebratory, uplifting, and uproarious documentary that celebrates some of the best and brightest comedic talents.

By Ethan Anderton FULL REVIEW

Film Threat

May 11, 2022

The honesty of the troupe in telling their story is both brutal and hilarious.

By Alan Ng FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

May 11, 2022

Though peppered with lots of photos and clips fans haven’t seen, rapid-fire editing ensures we nearly never see enough for a rare clip’s humor to land — instead, the montage persuasively conjures the camaraderie and creative enthusiasm we all wanted to believe in: Yes, these guys were great friends while they were transforming comedy. Then they weren’t. Now they are again.

By John DeFore FULL REVIEW

Variety

May 11, 2022

While best enjoyed by the already converted, it provides enough showbiz insight and interpersonal drama to entertain newbies.

By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Blue Ant Media

Release Date May 20, 2022

Duration 1 h 35 m

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Awards

Canadian Screen Awards, CA

• 1 Win & 4 Nominations

Hollywood Critics Association Television Awards

• 1 Nomination

Chlotrudis Awards

• 1 Nomination

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Fred Armisen

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Lauren Ash

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Jay Baruchel

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Paul Bellini

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Jim Biederman

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Lewis Black

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Tim Blair

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Ivan Fecan

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David Foley

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Janeane Garofalo

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David Himelfarb

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Eddie Izzard

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Julie Klausner

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Kelly Makin

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Mae Martin

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Eric McCormack

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Bruce McCulloch

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Kevin McDonald

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Mark McKinney

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Lorne Michaels

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