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Key Features:
Stand-up comedy, Social commentary, Racism, Immigration, Cultural identity, Personal anecdotes, Observational humor, Autobiographical, Political satire
Tone:
humorous, witty, earnest
Target Audience:
Comedy lovers, Fans of Trevor Noah, Viewers interested in social issues
Emotional Arc:
Amusement → Reflection

Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia

2018-11-20
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Trevor Noah gets out from behind the "Daily Show" desk and takes the stage for a stand-up special that touches on racism, immigration, camping and more.

Genres
Comedy, TV Movie
Cast
Trevor Noah
Crew
Trevor Noah, David Paul Meyer
Rating
7.1(120 votes)
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Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark

The 'Daily Show' host ponders the perils of naming countries, how traffic lights turn New Yorkers invincible and why you shouldn't drink in Scotland.



Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King

Comic Hasan Minhaj of "The Daily Show" shares personal stories about racism, immigrant parents, prom night horrors and more in this stand-up special.



Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America!

Ronny Chieng ("The Daily Show," "Crazy Rich Asians") takes center stage in this stand-up special and riffs on modern American life and more.



Trevor Noah: I Wish You Would

Emmy-winning comedian Trevor Noah talks learning German, speaking ill of the dead, judging people in horror movies and ordering Indian food in Scotland.



Dave Chappelle: Equanimity

Comedy legend Dave Chappelle returns to his roots with an all-new stand-up special filmed at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.



Marlon Wayans: Woke-ish

An American stand-up comedy special starring Marlon Wayans who jokes about racism, hip-hop, gay rights, and raising kids.



Dave Chappelle: The Closer

As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight — and get a few things off his chest.



Ricky Gervais: SuperNature

With his signature pitch-black sense of humor, Ricky Gervais takes the stage at the London Palladium in this provocative stand-up comedy special.



Norm Macdonald: Hitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery

In this new stand-up special, Norm Macdonald delivers sly, deadpan observations from an older -- and perhaps even wiser -- point of view.



Chris Rock: Tamborine
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Chris Rock takes the stage for his first comedy special in 10 years, filled with searing observations on fatherhood, infidelity and American politics.



Tom Segura: Ball Hog

Tom Segura scores laughs with uncomfortably candid stories about mothers, fathers, following your dreams — and other things you'd rather not think about.



Chris Rock: Bring the Pain

A true equal-opportunity offender, Chris Rock's brand of humor will make you think after you're done laughing.



Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly

Dave Chappelle returns for a stand-up to D.C. and riffs on politics, police, race relations, drugs, Sesame Street and more.



Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker

Chris Rock brings his critically acclaimed brand of social commentary-themed humour to this HBO Special, extolling his razor-sharp wit and wisdom on such topics as gun control, President Clinton, homophobia, racism, black leaders and relationships.



Wanda Sykes: Not Normal

Wanda Sykes tackles politics, reality TV, racism and the secret she'd take to the grave in this rollicking, no-holds-barred stand-up special.



Ricky Gervais: Humanity

In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally.



Donald Glover: Weirdo
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Fearlessly funny stand-up comic and sitcom star Donald Glover puts on a live show in New York, confessing his love for Cocoa Puffs and Toys "R" Us.



Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics

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Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby

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Joe Rogan: Triggered
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Dave Chappelle: The Bird Revelation

Comedy juggernaut Dave Chappelle's fourth Netflix Special, taped on November 20th, 2017 at Los Angeles' Comedy Store.



Ricky Gervais: Out of England

Taped live before a sold-out audience at the WaMu Theater at New York Citys Madison Square Garden, Ricky Gervais: Out of England The Stand-Up Special is a high-spirited hour of offbeat observations and understated humor from the actor/comedian/writer/director.



Louis C.K. 2017
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Chris Rock: Never Scared

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Ricky Gervais Live 3: Fame

The third of Ricky Gervais' themed live stand-up shows.



Jim Jefferies: Intolerant

Between scenes from an excruciating date, Jim Jefferies digs into generational differences, his own bad habits and the shifting boundaries in comedy.



Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado

He's a kamikaze gambler. A one-arm cuddler. And if his fly is down, so be it. A night of sly riffs and slow burns.



Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2

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Bill Burr: I'm Sorry You Feel That Way

Fresh, unflinching and devastatingly honest, Bill Burr lets loose in this feature length comedy special. Burr shares his essential tips for surviving the zombie apocalypse, exposes how rom-coms ruin great sex and explains how too many childhood hugs may be the ultimate downfall of man.



John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid

Armed with boyish charm and a sharp wit, the former "SNL" writer offers sly takes on marriage, his beef with babies and the time he met Bill Clinton.



Russell Howard: Recalibrate

Self-deprecating comic Russell Howard plows ahead through politics, porn, social media and his own shortcomings. Yet he somehow keeps it positive.



Tom Segura: Disgraceful

Tom Segura gives voice to the sordid thoughts you'd never say out loud, with blunt musings on porn, parking lot power struggles, parenthood and more.



Bill Burr: Live at Red Rocks

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Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

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Aziz Ansari: Right Now

In a comedy special directed by Spike Jonze, Aziz Ansari shares deep personal insights and hilarious takes on wokeness, family and the social climate.



John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City

John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and "SNL," eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this electric comedy special.



Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers

There's no subject too dark as the comedian skewers taboos and riffs on national tragedies before pulling back the curtain on his provocative style.



Bill Burr: Walk Your Way Out

No-nonsense comic Bill Burr takes the stage in Nashville and riffs on fast food, overpopulation, dictators and gorilla sign language.



Whindersson Nunes: Adult

Brazilian YouTube sensation Whindersson Nunes revisits his humble beginnings and much more in a series of playful stories and peculiar songs.



Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

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John Mulaney: New in Town

Stand-up comedian John Mulaney tackles such red-hot topics as quicksand, Motown singers and an elderly man he once met in a bathroom.



Marc Maron: Too Real
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Battle-scarred stand-up comedian Marc Maron unleashes a storm of ideas about meditation, mortality, documentary films and our weird modern world.



Katherine Ryan: In Trouble

Stand-up comic Katherine Ryan reminisces about unusual relationships, aging, Taylor Swift, life in the hometown she hates and the time she enraged an entire nation.



Robin Williams: Live on Broadway

2002 HBO Stand-up Special starring Robin Williams. Recorded and broadcast live from New Your City's Broadway Theater at the culmination of his historic 2002 sold-out tour, this special finds the Oscar-winning actor/writer/comedian returning after 16 years to his stand-up roots to deliver what the Washington Post calls "...in its madcap way, a seminal cultural event."



John Mulaney: Baby J

A chaotic intervention. An action-packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage.



Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid

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Tom Segura: Mostly Stories

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Chris D'Elia: Incorrigible

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Ricky Gervais: Armageddon

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Hannah Gadsby: Douglas

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Eddie Murphy Raw
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Bill Burr: Paper Tiger

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Dave Chappelle: Sticks & Stones

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Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material

Jimmy Carr finds humor in the darkest of places in this stand-up special that features his dry, sardonic wit — and some jokes he calls "career enders."



Demetri Martin: Live (At The Time)

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Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill

Eddie Izzard takes her show to San Francisco to give a brief history of pagan and Christian religions, the building of Stonehenge, the birth of the Church of England and of Western empires, and the need for a European dream.



Neal Brennan: 3 Mics

Wicked one-liners and soul-baring confessions converge in this uniquely intimate stand-up special from "Chappelle's Show" co-creator Neal Brennan.



Joe Rogan: Strange Times

Outspoken as ever, comedian Joe Rogan takes on politics, pro wrestling, pot laws, cats, vegans and much more in a stand-up special shot in Boston.



Patton Oswalt: Annihilation

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Six Degrees of Separation

The story of a young, gay, black, con artist who, posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, cunningly maneuvers his way into the lives of a white, upper-class New York family.



Pete Davidson: Alive from New York

Comedian and "SNL" star Pete Davidson drops a candid and intimate stand-up special shot live in New York City.



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Matt Walsh goes deep undercover in the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prepare to be shocked by how far race hustlers will go and how much further Matt Walsh will go to expose the grift, uncovering absurdities that will leave you laughing.



Bo Burnham: Make Happy

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Franco Escamilla: Eavesdropping

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Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill

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Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump

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Richard Pryor: Live in Concert

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Bill Hicks: Relentless

Bill Hicks tells us how he feels about non-smokers, blow-jobs, religion, war and peace, and drugs and music.



Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes

Mike Birbiglia declares that a joke should never end with "I’m joking." In his all-new comedy, Birbiglia tiptoes hilariously through the minefield that is modern-day joke-telling. Join Mike as he learns that the same jokes that elicit laughter have the power to produce tears, rage, and a whole lot of getting yelled at. Ultimately it's a show that asks, “How far should we go for the laugh?”



Brent Weinbach: Appealing to the Mainstream

Brent Weinbach is weird. In this show, Brent attempts to adjust his quirky personality so that he can fit in with the world around him, which would be valuable to his career as a comedian and entertainer. Through an absurd and abstract discourse, Brent explores the ways in which he can appeal to a broader, mainstream audience, so that ultimately, he can become successful in show business.



Tig Notaro: Happy to Be Here

Comedian Tig Notaro unleashes her inner prankster in a playful stand-up special packed with funny anecdotes, parenting confessions and more.



Hannah Gadsby: Nanette

The Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby is taking an anti-comedy stance in her newest special.



Tom Segura: Completely Normal

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Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson is halfway through her 20s — and she's over it. From dating losers to a failed engagement, she takes aim at her life choices.



Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats

Standup special filmed live at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.



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Lenny(1974)
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The story of acerbic 1960s comic Lenny Bruce, whose groundbreaking, no-holds-barred style and social commentary was often deemed by the establishment as too obscene for the public.



George Carlin: Back in Town

Back in Town is George Carlin's ninth HBO special. It was also released on CD on September 17, 1996. This was also his first of many performances at the Beacon Theater in New York City. He rants about Abortion, The death penalty, prison farms, fart jokes, free floating hostility and words.



Sarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust

In her first comedy special post-health scare, Sarah Silverman shares a mix of fun facts, sad truths and yeah-she-just-went-there moments.



Ali Wong: Don Wong
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In her third Netflix stand-up special, Ali Wong reveals her wildest fantasies, the challenges of monogamy and how she really feels about single people.



Kevin Hart: Irresponsible

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A 1983 stand-up comedy film featuring the comedy of Bill Cosby. Filmed before a live audience at the Hamilton Place Theatre, in Hamilton, Ontario. Cosby gives his comedic views on people who drink too much and take drugs, going to the dentist, marriage and parenthood.



Bo Burnham: What.
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Left brain and right brain duke it out and then belt out a tune in comedian Bo Burnham's quick and clever one-man show. As intelligent as he is lanky, Burnham cynically pokes at pop entertainment while offering unadulterated showmanship of his own.



Gilbert
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The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.



George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances

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Amy Schumer: Growing
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Amy Schumer's live stand-up set performed in Chicago where she jokes about marriage, pregnancy and personal growth.



Bill Burr: Let It Go

It’s always been a dream of mine to do a show at the Fillmore. The name itself is synonymous with legendary performances. Countless iconic musicians and comedians have been on that stage. To be a part of that history was something I’ll never forget. As much as I was trying to keep my head together before the show, I couldn’t help but feel like a tourist or just some random dude who won a contest. LET IT GO represents the culmination of material I developed on the road from 2008-2009. As always thanks to everyone who came out to my shows, laughed at the funny stuff and stared during the bombing. I hope you enjoy it. – Bill Burr



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Jim Jefferies: This Is Me Now

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Ellen DeGeneres: Relatable

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Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits

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Michael Moore in TrumpLand

Oscar-winner Michael Moore dives right into hostile territory with his daring and hilarious one-man show, deep in the heart of TrumpLand in the weeks before the 2016 election.



Jimmy Carr: Funny Business

British comedian Jimmy Carr unleashes his deadpan delivery and wickedly funny one-liners to a sold-out audience at the UK's Hammersmith Apollo.

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