Comedian/Director Bobcat Goldthwait’s new documentary, Call Me Lucky, illuminates the life and comedy of Barry Crimmins who pioneered the 1980s Boston comedy scene, launching the careers of Goldtwhwait, Steven Wright, Denis Leary and more. Crimmins is required listening for fans of Bill Hicks as the two share a love of impassioned political ranting hidden in the context of a stand-up comedy routine. Lucky will screen at the Belcourt in Nashville this Doctober. But, first, here’s Constant Comedy…

Constant Comedy with Barry Crimmins is a short from 1982 that was produced and directed by Bill Drake. It was shot on location at The Ding Ho at Inman Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts and also features Barry Neigrug, Mike Donavan, Don Gavin, and Mike MacDonald. Some of the clips appear in the documentary.

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