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It Started As a Joke (2019)

4.820191h 16mEN
DocumentaryComedy

Directed by Julie Smith Clem

Rating

4.8/10

Runtime

1h 16m

Language

EN

Release

March 10, 2019

Director

Julie Smith Clem

Official Trailer

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Overview

This documentary chronicles the decade-long run of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival – including a final farewell show. The film celebrates Eugene’s unique brand of humor and his role in the alternative comedy movement, offers a bittersweet goodbye to an era, and reminds us of the healing properties...

Cast

Eugene Mirman

Eugene Mirman

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H. Jon Benjamin

H. Jon Benjamin

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Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia

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Wyatt Cenac

Wyatt Cenac

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Jim Gaffigan

Jim Gaffigan

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Janeane Garofalo

Janeane Garofalo

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Jon Glaser

Jon Glaser

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Ira Glass

Ira Glass

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Bobcat Goldthwait

Bobcat Goldthwait

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John Hodgman

John Hodgman

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Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani

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Kristen Schaal

Kristen Schaal

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Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into It Started As a Joke (2019), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

This documentary chronicles the decade-long run of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival – including a final farewell show. The film celebrates Eugene’s unique brand of humor and his role in the alternative comedy movement, offers a bittersweet goodbye to an era, and reminds us of the healing properties of comedy – even in the most challenging of life’s circumstances.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of It Started As a Joke. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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