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Comedy Against the Odds
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Comedy Against the Odds

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0h 30m
★ 0.0

Can a 10-year-old find his voice in standup comedy?

Overview

10-year-old Austin Eletto has autism. He’s also an aspiring stand-up comic. This short documentary spotlights the struggle of growing up with labels, and how Austin uses comedy to embrace and overcome them. Through the intimate story of Austin as he faces adversity and hardships, our audience will be thoroughly connected to his childhood experience, making the inevitable laughs bigger and more inspired.

Genres

Comedy
Documentary

Production Companies

Shine Global

Cast

Austin Eletto

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Austin Eletto

Corey Martin Craig

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Corey Martin Craig

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