Brand: A Second Coming
Follows comedian/author/activist Russell Brand as he dives headlong into drugs, sex & fame in an attempt to find happiness, only to realize that our culture feeds us bad ideas & empty idols. Through his stand up, Brand explores his own true icons - Gandhi, Che Guevara, Malcolm X & Jesus Christ- & evolves from addict & Hollywood star to an unexpected political disruptor & newfound hero to the underserved. Will Brand hold fast against the roar of criticism to break out of the very system that built him?
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Released
- 2015
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Details
Release year: 2015
Storyline
Follows comedian/author/activist Russell Brand as he dives headlong into drugs, sex & fame in an attempt to find happiness, only to realize that our culture feeds us bad ideas & empty idols. Through his stand up, Brand explores his own true icons - Gandhi, Che Guevara, Malcolm X & Jesus Christ- & evolves from addict & Hollywood star to an unexpected political disruptor & newfound hero to the underserved. Will Brand hold fast against the roar of criticism to break out of the very system that built him?
Top credits
Russell Brand ā Self
Simon Amstell ā Self- Andrew Antonio ā Self
- Barbara Brand ā Self
User reviews
Comedy and drama with a clever political message.
An entertaining and engaging portrait of a fascinating pop culture figure.
Feels a bit missold, and less effective as a result
Technical specs
- Color
- Color
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