Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story (2009)
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This documentary chronicles the career of the massively popular British funnyman Eddie Izzard on his journey from humble standup comic to internationally recognized actor and comedian. With rare footage from his early performances, including the infamous "Wolves" sketch, the film follows… More This documentary chronicles the career of the massively popular British funnyman Eddie Izzard on his journey from humble standup comic to internationally recognized actor and comedian. With rare footage from his early performances, including the infamous "Wolves" sketch, the film follows him backstage during the most trying moments of his comeback tour, and delves into the personal struggle for inspiration and success that predicated his return to the spotlight. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
- Directed By
- Sarah Townsend
- Written By
- Sarah Townsend
- Genres
- Documentary, Comedy, Special Interest
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Oct 16, 2009 Limited
- Studio
- Salient Media
Critic Reviews
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Neil Genzlinger, New York Times
Several things might strike you as odd about Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story, a documentary about the cross-dressing British comedian.
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Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Sarah Townsend's Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story illuminates the life and career of the protean, gender-bending comedian-actor through an astonishing collection of footage.
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John Wheeler, L.A. Weekly
The compelling documentary Believe condenses the comedian's fascinating life into 105 minutes of interviews, archive material and -- most importantly to understanding any performer -- several decades of performance footage.
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