Misery Loves Comedy
Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.
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A lively documentary exploring the relationship between personal suffering and comedic talent through candid conversations with over sixty comedians.
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.
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