Dying Laughing

Whilst painters, writers, musicians even dancers are talked about as Artists, stand-up comedians are often regarded as mere entertainers - yet their work has possibly more direct effect on an audience than any other art form. These are social and cultural commentators who at their best can change the way we think about important matters whilst making us howl with laughter. A stand-up comedian must be the writer, the director and the star performer, and unlike any other performance there is no rehearsal, no practice, no safety net, the stand-up can only work in front of a live audience - with feedback being instantaneous and often brutal. For most people baring their soul to then have an audience boo or heckle them would be a life-changing trauma, for stand-ups it's a weekly challenge. DYING LAUGHING is a unique glimpse into the agony and ecstasy of performance along with an singular examination into the day-to-day life of a professional stand-up.

Directed by Lloyd Stanton, Paul Toogood

2016

Starring Jerry Seinfeld, Bobby Lee, Theo Von, Sarah Silverman, Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart, Dave Attell, Neal Brennan, Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps, Felipe Esparza, Kirk Fox, Jamie Foxx, Tiffany Haddish, Jim Jefferies, Ron Jeremy, Garry Shandling, Gilbert Gottfried, Emo Philips, Bob Saget, Pauly Shore, Russell Peters, Steve Coogan, Sam Tripoli

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