PALM SPRINGS -- The Palm Springs International Comedy Festival (PSICF) announced today that the documentary "Celebrating Laughter: The Life and Films of Colin Higgins" will receive the 'PSICF Stanley Kramer Mad World Comedy Award' at this year's festival. The award recognizes the film's director, Nicholas Eliopoulos, and its star-studded cast including narrator Cybill Shepherd, Jane Fonda, Goldie Hawn, Lily Tomlin, Shirley MacLaine, and Dolly Parton.
"Celebrating Laughter" marks the first time a non-fiction film has received this honor, highlighting the enduring impact of Colin Higgins' work on the comedy genre. The documentary explores the life and career of Higgins, the creative force behind classic comedies such as "9 to 5," "Harold and Maude," and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas."
"We are thrilled to honor 'Celebrating Laughter' with the Stanley Kramer MAD WORLD Award," said Karen Sharpe Kramer, Golden Globe-winning actress and wife of Stanley Kramer. "Nicholas Eliopoulos has crafted a loving portrait of a comedic visionary who brought laughter to millions. This film embodies the spirit of laughter that we need now more than ever."
PSICF Director Paul Cruz added, "Mr. Eliopoulos and the cast have done a magnificent job telling Colin Higgins' story. It's a wonderful film that Stanley Kramer himself would have been proud to recognize."
The 'PSICF Stanley Kramer Mad World Comedy Award' previously went to the George Gallo comedy film "The Comeback Trail," starring Robert DeNiro, Tommy Lee Jones, Morgan Freeman, and Eddie Griffin. Notably, Griffin was also the recipient of the previous year's 'PSICF Comedian of the Year Award'.
The Palm Springs International Comedy Festival Awards will be held on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, at Hotel Zoso in Palm Springs, CA.
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