George Carlin's American Dream

George Carlin's American Dream

Documentary 2022

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The life and work of the legendary stand-up comic, who constantly evolves with the times and stays sharply resonant up until his death in 2008 and beyond.

Documentary 2022

Starring Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Patton Oswalt

EPISODE 1

Part One

In the 1960s, young George Carlin cuts his teeth in comedy but stifles his rebellious instincts to achieve mainstream success; as the counterculture emerges, Carlin reinvents himself, delighting 1970s audiences with legendary sets.

1 hr 47 min · 1 Jan 2022
EPISODE 2

Part Two

After a slump in the '80s, Carlin comes back with a vengeance, reaching new heights and new audiences with another reinvention that highlights his prescient political commentary and sharply honed observations about the state of America and the world.

1 hr 40 min · 1 Jan 2022

Chris Rock

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Jerry Seinfeld

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Patton Oswalt

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Stephen Colbert

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Bill Burr

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About

George Carlin's American Dream

DOCUMENTARY

The life and work of the legendary stand-up comic, who constantly evolves with the times and stays sharply resonant up until his death in 2008 and beyond.

Information

Studio: HBO
Released: 2022
Region of Origin: United States

Languages

Original Audio: English (Australia)
Audio and Subtitles