Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy

2019 · 1h 0m · TMDB 6.0/10 (13 votes)

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About Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy

Legendary comedy writer and director Larry Charles travels the world in search of humor in the most unusual, unexpected and dangerous places.

Status
Canceled
TMDB rating
6.0/10 from 13 votes
Seasons
1
Episodes
4

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

Latest aired season

Season 1

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S1 E159 min

Part 1: War - The Survivors

Larry visits war victims in Iraq, where topical satire thrives but stand-up struggles, and Liberia, where comedy was revived by the Ebola crisis.

S1 E260 min

Part 2: War - The Soldiers

Larry interviews soldiers who have turned their painful combat experiences into comedy, including a veteran whose injuries fuel his stand-up routine.

S1 E351 min

Part 3: Race

In the U.S., Larry explores how racial division becomes comic fodder for minorities and immigrants -- as well as underground alt-right humorists.

S1 E466 min

Part 4: Gender

Larry examines the way comedians in Saudi Arabia and media stars in Nigeria struggle against or reinforce misogynistic and homophobic attitudes.

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