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Cast: Bernie Mac, Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Cedric the Entertainer, Bill Bellamy, Mike Epps, D.L. Hughley
I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac is a film about the life and career of Bernie Mac (1957-2008). It was his first appearance on Def Comedy Jam when he took the mic and immediately exclaimed to the audience 'I Ain't Scared of You!,' turning their boos into cheers. Instantly, this sharp-tongued Chicago native with a heart of gold won over millions of fans. This film traces Bernie Mac’s unique performance style and tireless pursuit of comedy that broke through barriers to make him an American Icon. I Ain't Scared of You features exclusive footage of early, never-before-seen performances, courtesy of Bernie Mac's friends and family, in addition to his better-known work, such as the Kings of Comedy Tour, The Bernie Mac Show and several of his feature films.
"I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac" is a documentary that pays tribute to the life and career of the late, great Bernie Mac. The film pretty much covers his entire life from his life as a youth growing up in a poor family to his start in the small comedy clubs in Chicago to his movies and Television show. Watching him on TV and it the theaters you got the feeling he was a genuine and all around nice guy and this documentary pretty much validates all that. Bernie was a home grown comic who never forgot about his roots nor his family and his friends.
The film is filled with family, friends and many celebrities including Anthony Anderson, Tom Arnold, Angela Bassett, Bill Bellamy, Cedric the Entertainer, Don Cheadle, Cameron Diaz, Mike Epps, Andy Garcia, D.L. Hughley, Warren Hutcherson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ali LeRoi, Je’niece McCullough, Rhonda McCullough, Carl Reiner, Chris Rock, Zoe Saldana, Kellita Smith, Steven Soderbergh, Joe Torry, and Camille Winbush. They all have a story to tell about Bernie and have fond memories of working with him.
This is an informative and highly entertaining look at the life of one the best Comics ever, if you're a fan then this DVD is a must own. The documentary itself runs for an hour but the DVD also comes with some special features that include:
Bonus stand-up featurettes
Bonus interviews
You can order the DVD HERE.
Released by Image Entertainment
***** Out Of *****