Too Hip for the Room: The Righteous Reign of Lord Buckley (2016)

'Too Hip For the Room' is a feature length documentary exploring the eccentric life and art of the little known jazz humorist Lord Buckley. Archival materials, intriguing presentations of Buckley's most mind bending audio performances, and insightful interviews with Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters, Studs Terkel and many others weave together a portrait of a unique American persona. Part preacher, part hipster, Buckley sermonized on everything from hydrogen bombs to Jesus Christ. He counted both Al Capone and Laurence Olivier as fans. During his heyday, the kings and queens of comedy and jazz sat eagerly at his feet to hear the word of 'The Lord', yet he rarely if ever fill a nightclub. Lord Buckley may simply have been 'Too Hip For the Room'.

Director: Michael Monteleone, Jeff Scheftel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Too Hip for the Room: The Righteous Reign of Lord Buckley about?
'Too Hip For the Room' is a feature length documentary exploring the eccentric life and art of the little known jazz humorist Lord Buckley. Archival materials, intriguing presentations of Buckley's most mind bending audio performances, and insightful interviews with Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Jonathan Winters, Studs Terkel and many others weave together a portrait of a unique American persona. Part preacher, part hipster, Buckley sermonized on everything from hydrogen bombs to Jesus Christ. He counted both Al Capone and Laurence Olivier as fans. During his heyday, the kings and queens of comedy and jazz sat eagerly at his feet to hear the word of 'The Lord', yet he rarely if ever fill a nightclub. Lord Buckley may simply have been 'Too Hip For the Room'.
Who directed Too Hip for the Room: The Righteous Reign of Lord Buckley?
Too Hip for the Room: The Righteous Reign of Lord Buckley was directed by Michael Monteleone, Jeff Scheftel.
How long is Too Hip for the Room: The Righteous Reign of Lord Buckley?
Too Hip for the Room: The Righteous Reign of Lord Buckley has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Too Hip for the Room: The Righteous Reign of Lord Buckley?
Too Hip for the Room: The Righteous Reign of Lord Buckley is a Documentary film.
Where was Too Hip for the Room: The Righteous Reign of Lord Buckley produced?
Too Hip for the Room: The Righteous Reign of Lord Buckley was produced in United States of America.