Comedian
Director: Christian Charles; Stars: Jerry Seinfeld; Release Date: October 14, 2003 |
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Comedian - In this endearing documentary, Jerry Seinfeld shares the challenges and triumphs of returning to the stand-up stage after having made his fame with his eponymous television series. Starting out at gritty New York City venues like The Comedy Cellar, Gotham Comedy Club, and Caroline's, Seinfeld slowly readjusts to live performances. Backstage in between shows he chats with fellow comedians Colin Quinn and Chris Rock about writing and introducing new material, dealing with dead audiences, and getting comfortable on stage. These conversations convey a compassion and understanding about the struggles faced by all comedians, especially those who are much less established than Seinfeld. One such upstart, Orny Adams, is prominently featured in the film. A determined 29-year-old who wants fame and fortune more than anything else, Orny's journey takes him from the same small NYC venues where Seinfeld performs, to a signing with a manager, and tours to Montreal and L.A. This subplot casts Seinfeld's laid-back perso...
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Key Information |
| Directors | Christian Charles |
| Stars | Jerry Seinfeld |
| Genre | Comedies |
| Subgenre | Standup Comedians • Live Concer |
| MPAA Rating | R (MPAA) |
| Available Formats | VHS |
| UPC | 786936217445 |
| Release Date | 2002 |
| Running Time | 1hr 22min |
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Languages |
| Original Language | English |
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DVD Editions |
| DVD Editions | DVDBuena Vista Home EntertainmentMay 13, 2003R (MPAA)786936217438 |
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VHS Editions |
| VHS Editions | VHSBuena Vista Home EntertainmentOctober 14, 2003R (MPAA)786936219920 |
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Professional Reviews |
| Professional Reviews | (05/29/2003, p.73, Peter Travers): "...Hilariously insightful..." |
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