THE PLOT THUS FAR
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.
WHAT WE THOUGHT
Get a behind-the-scenes look at comedian Bernie Mac’s life and career with this documentary packed with footage of his early performances, a look at his more well-known work, and interviews with dozens of his celebrity friends. Testimonials from friends and family offer colorful anecdotes about Bernie Mac, from his practical jokes to his strong appreciation for manicures, and paint a vivid picture of who he was as an actor-comedian, husband, father, and friend. It’s everything that you’ve heard before about any dead celebrity…warranted or not.
The documentary airs this weekend on Comedy Central, so I know that’s where the vast majority of readers will get a chance to see it. What I ask is that people don’t write it off. While it’s easy to blame him for the FOX show that never ended or being the weakest link of Ocean’s Eleven, the man still had an incredible career in stand-up comedy. I fail to see how a documentary that barely streaks past the hour mark is going to wrap up the guy’s career, but it’s nice to see some sort of recognition.
The DVD comes with bonus footage and interviews. The A/V Quality is pretty sharp with a Dolby 5.1 sound mix and a standard definition transfer. It’s not that amazing, but it beats broadcast quality presentation. Still, it’s a talking head documentary and you shouldn’t expect that much. In the end, I’d recommend a rental.
RELEASE DATE: 02/21/2012
