“American: The Bill Hicks Story” is a documentary that delves into the life of comedian Bill Hicks. Directed by Matt Harlock and Paul Thomas, the film incorporates archival footage and interviews with Hicks’ family and friends, including Kevin Booth. To bring still images to life, the filmmakers employed a cut-and-paste animation style. The documentary debuted in North America at the 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival and was nominated for a Grierson British Documentary Award in the “Most Entertaining Documentary” category that same year. It also received a nomination for Best Graphics and Animation at the 2011 Cinema Eye Awards. The film won several accolades, including the Texas Filmmaker Award at the Dallas Film Festival, The Oxford American’s Best Southern Film Award in Little Rock, and Best Documentary at the Downtown LA Film Festival. On Rotten Tomatoes, 81% of the initial 47 reviews were favorable.