Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity WardMovies like Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward
- Key Features:
- Stand-up comedy, Dark humor, Crude humor, Satire, Taboo subject matter, Observational comedy, Provocative, Cerebral
- Tone:
- humorous, cynical, deadpan
- Target Audience:
- Comedy fans, Fans of dark humor, Viewers who appreciate satire
- Emotional Arc:
- Amusement → Shock
Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward

Forging his own comedic boundaries, Anthony Jeselnik revels in getting away with saying things others can't in this stand-up special shot in New York.
Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward
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