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      Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story

      2009 1h 42m Documentary List
      Reviews 70% 250+ Ratings Audience Score A chronicle of comedian Eddie Izzard's rise to fame. Read More Read Less Watch on Prime Video Stream Now

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      Audience Member Opens up with the so called shock news of Izzard being accused of fraud for repeating old jokes. This unjust sensationist opening sequence is supposed to give some drama to the career of a now, very funny comic. But can see it took a long time for him to be such a polished performer. Interesting to see old footage from places such as Covent Garden. Also interesting to see him as a stand up prior to dressing up on stage. Not really enough gags in the documentary, but still interesting viewing Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member A bit long winded but thorough. I wish it would have explored the man a little more than his desire to suceed. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Documentary telling the story of comedian and actor Eddie Izzard, which follows him from his childhood right up to the 2003 Sexie tour. Eddie Izzard has got to be one of the best stand up comedians out there, and this documentary is a very affectionate look at his life story. Charting his childhood, school days and rise to stardom, it follows him right up to his 'workshop' shows for the Sexie Tour. It is jam packed with interviews with family, friends and the man himself, and the chance to see some archival footage of his early days doing street performing is worth the ticket price alone. This is a very interesting, funny and (at times) emotional documentary which is perfect for the rabid fan, or anyone who has heard of him and wants to know more. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting look at the origins of the unique comics success. The early material and the gutsy antics of a young man with passion for performance are illuminating and shine a light on the hard work 'over night' success takes. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member this is an excellent and very intimate look at Eddie Izzard's life. Very funny yet touching also. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member The life of a truly resilient man, the simply incredible comedian Eddie Izzard, is told through personal footage, specially recorded interviews as well as his very own material where he's previously spoken about events in his life. All tailored together by passionate director Sarah Townsend, this is the story of how Eddie continued to believe through many years of failure and rejection, until he got everything just right. This will not only inspire wannabe comedians, but any person in general, to set your heart on something and then never to give up. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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. Rated: 2.5/5 Oct 16, 2009 Full Review 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. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 8, 2009 Full Review 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. Oct 8, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis A chronicle of comedian Eddie Izzard's rise to fame.
      Director
      Sarah Townsend
      Producer
      Max Burgos
      Screenwriter
      Sarah Townsend
      Production Co
      Halyon Films
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 13, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 42m
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