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On Feb. 19, at 10 p.m. ET, Comedy Central, in collaboration with All Things Comedy, will premiere the new documentary Patrice O’Neal: Killing Is Easy which showcases the comedian’s life and his groundbreaking comedy.
The film – directed by Michael Bonfiglio – features interviews with Bill Burr, Kevin Hart and Colin Quinn all of whom reflect on O’Neal’s legacy and the hole he left behind when he died at the age of 41 in 2011. Burr and Bonfiglio also serve as executive producers along with Al Madrigal, Michael Bertolina and O’Neal’s fiancee Von Decarlo.
“There’s no way to express what comedy lost with the passing of Patrice O’Neal,” said Bill Burr. “I feel fortunate to have known him and I’m hoping this documentary will introduce his work to a new generation because he was one of the greatest comedians ever.”
“I am so proud to have completed this documentary about Patrice’s life and legacy, which will ensure his memory and comedy is kept alive, and continuously introduced to future generations,” said Von Decarlo. “It also warms my heart to see him get his well-deserved, starring role in a film.”
Check out a first look video of Patrice O’Neal: Killing Is Easy below and tune into Comedy Central on Feb. 19 to watch the debut of the documentary.