Watch Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1998) Online

For fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no other comedian dared to touch. Fed up and disenfranchised with his career as a Pentacostal preacher, Sam left the ministry to try his hand at comedy. Almost immediately, and thanks in part to the foresight of Rodney Dangerfield who showcased Sam on an HBO special, his piercing scream, extreme humor and irreverent take on life attracted attention. Containing rare, early footage of Sam preaching and performing stand up at the world famous Comedy Store, the Award Winning "Why Did We Laugh" tells the story of a comedic genius who touched a deeper chord in people than most entertainers. Sadly, Sam was taken from us far too early, yet leaving us with a lasting and unique legacy. Read More

Watch Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? online. Featuring Beverly D'Angelo and Rodney Dangerfield, Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? is classified as Documentary and Comedy genre movie with an average rating across the web of 6. It is available for streaming online in the USA on 3 services such as Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. The movie was filmed in United States of America and was released on 1998. Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? was directed by Larry Carroll. Read Less