Brand: A Second Coming

Oct 9 2015 R 1h 40m
Biography, Documentary

Comic Russell Brand uses drugs, sex and fame in a quest for happiness, only to find it remains elusive. As he explores iconic figures such as Gandhi, Malcolm X, Che Guevara, and Jesus, he transforms himself into a political antagonist.

Plot

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?

Written by

Ondi Timoner

Directed by

Ondi Timoner

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Interloper Films, Mayfair Film Partnership

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
952
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
63
Popularity
NA