Comedian

Oct 11, 2002

1h 22m

★ 6.6

Where does comedy come from?

Overview

A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.

Genres

Comedy

Documentary

Production Companies

Bridgnorth Films

Comedian Trailers

Cast

Self

Jerry Seinfeld

Self

Orny Adams

Self

Greg Giraldo

Self

Jim Norton

Self

Sherrod Small

Self

Allan Havey

Self

Colin Quinn

Self

Cynthia Koury

Self

George Wallace

Self

Robert Klein

Self

T. Sean Shannon

Self

Gary Greenberg

COMEDY CONFESSIONS takes you on a journey into the lives of three struggling comedians who have decided to pursue their dreams of careers in stand-up comedy despite the harsh realities of being homeless. For these comedians, their cars are lifesavers providing safety and shelter at night and transportation to auditions and performances during the day. Their daily struggle to avoid sleeping on the street is startlingly juxtaposed with the extravagant wealth of the opulent mansions they park in front of at night. One of them, Tiffany Haddish will achieve her dreams to become a true Hollywood movie star, the other two, Doc Jones and Steve Lolli find the lure of the spotlight takes an unforgiving toll on their hopes and ambitions. This honest and touching movie is told in their own words revealing the passions, dedication and pains that drive them.

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