Watch I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac

I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac is a 2011 comedy documentary that pays homage to one of the greatest comedians of modern times - Bernie Mac. Directed by Robert Small, the movie features a star-studded cast including Anthony Anderson, Tom Arnold, and Angela Bassett as they share their personal stories about Bernie Mac's life and legacy. With interviews from the late comedian's closest friends and family, the film gives a glimpse into the man behind the unforgettable comedic acts.

The movie starts with archive footage of Bernie Mac's standup comedy, giving the audience a glimpse of the man's magnetic and irreverent stage presence. This gives way to interviews from some of the most important people in Bernie Mac's life, starting with his wife, Rhonda McCullough. We see the couple talk about their lives together, how they met, and how Bernie's sudden rise to fame created some challenges that they navigated together. Rhonda speaks about how Bernie's success was a long time coming and how he maintained his trademark sense of humor, even when faced with dire challenges.

The movie also features interviews with comedians who Bernie Mac inspired, such as Cedric the Entertainer and Mike Epps, who sailed to fame thanks to the example set by Bernie in his comedy routines. Comedian and talk show host Steve Harvey makes an appearance too, reminiscing on the times when Bernie would tease him relentlessly on-stage, even after Harvey had already left the stage.

Alongside these interviews, the documentary also includes clips of Bernie Mac's performances when he wasn't playing a role. We see his unforgettable appearance on the iconic Def Jam Comedy, on which he roared and flailed around on stage, talking about the differences between black and white people in a way that only he could. We also see his performance on The Kings of Comedy, telling a hilarious story about his difficulties trying to discipline his niece, which has become one of his most memorable routines. Through these clips, we see just how Bernie's humor was based on his own life and experiences, and how his unique way of speaking and acting made him one of the greatest comedians of all time.

Apart from interviews, the movie also includes moving clips from Bernie Mac's past, including scenes from his breakout role in "The Original Kings of Comedy", as well as his hilarious turn in "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle". In his earliest roles as a boxer in movies like "Above the Rim", we see the qualities that would come to define his unique approach to comedy. In characteristically witty interviews, Bernie himself explains how he built his comedy routines by riffing on his life experiences, often exaggerating his own flaws to create characters that were universally funny.

Overall, I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac is a must-see for any fan of the legendary comedian. Through interviews with the people who knew him best, and his own magnetic stage performances, the movie offers a window into the life and legacy of one of the funniest men to have ever lived. It's a fitting tribute to a master of laughter whose brilliance continues to live on, long after his passing.

I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac is a 2012 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.2.