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Cristela Alonzo: Lower Classy

2017

The irrepressible Alonzo skewers Latino stereotypes, pricey luxuries and her mother's tough-love parenting in a night of sly and infectious comedy.

5.4

Bridget Christie: Stand Up For Her

2017

Performing stand-up for a packed house in London's Hoxton Hal comedian Bridget Christie dives into the politics of gender, sex, and equality.

7.4

Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now

2003

Comedian and actress Ellen DeGeneres brings her honesty and off-the-wall wit to this stand-up special taped live at NYC's Beacon Theater.

6.9

Sarah Silverman: A Speck of Dust

2017

In her first comedy special post-health scare, Sarah Silverman shares a mix of fun facts, sad truths and yeah-she-just-went-there moments.

3.9

Amy Schumer: The Leather Special

2017

Comic sensation Amy Schumer riffs on sex, dating and the absurdities of fame in a bold and uncensored stand-up set at Denver's Bellco Theater.

6.8

Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning

2000

Ellen shares her humorous observations on daily life, including remembering names, clothing, the need for approval, and making personal videos in this post-coming-out performance, fully acknowledges Ellen DeGeneres's status as America's most famous lesbian.

8.0

Wanda Sykes: Sick and Tired

2006

Wanda Sykes has been called "one of the funniest stand up comics" by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. She won an Emmy in 2003 for her work on Inside the NFL and was showcased for 5 years on HBO's The Chis Rock Show and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Now catch her hilarious stand up skills in this side-splitting program where she serves up comic truth and turns common sense into thought-provoking humor.

7.0

Tiffany Haddish: She Ready! From the Hood to Hollywood!

2017

In her first stand-up special filmed at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, Los Angeles native and rising star Tiffany Haddish tackles subjects ranging from her early days in foster care and being bullied on the playground to getting revenge on ex-boyfriends and introducing Will and Jada Pinkett Smith to Groupon.

4.4

Aditi Mittal: Things They Wouldn't Let Me Say

2017

Trailblazing comic Aditi Mittal mixes topical stand-up with frank talk about being single, wearing thongs and the awkwardness of Indian movie ratings.

6.6

Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats

2014

Standup special filmed live at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.

5.6

Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied

2003

Wanda Sykes talks relationships, politics and strip clubs in her second stand-up special.

5.2

Malena Pichot: Estupidez compleja

2018

This funnywoman champions feminism while explaining while walking down the street eating a banana is an extreme sport.

7.1

Michelle Wolf: Nice Lady

2017

Comedian Michelle Wolf stars in her first HBO special — an hour of stand-up featuring her observations on feminism, dating, and other social issues.

5.9

Christina P: Mother Inferior

2017

Christina Pazsitzky hits Seattle with a biting dose of reality, telling truths about her childhood, getting older and the horrors of giving birth.

5.5

Sofía Niño de Rivera: Natural Selection

2018

If it were up to this Mexican comedian, marriage proposals would occur in the middle of a couple's biggest argument.

7.2

Love, Gilda

2018

Diaries, audiotapes, videotapes and testimonies from friends and colleagues offer insight into the life and career of Gilda Radner -- the beloved comic and actress who became an icon on Saturday Night Live.

6.6

Iliza Shlesinger: Freezing Hot

2015

Smart and brazen comedian Iliza Shlesinger shares her unflinchingly honest observations on the differences between men and women. Filled with hashtag-able catch phrases, this is a laugh-out-loud revelation exposing some of women’s best kept - and ugliest - secrets, including truths about first date attire, fantasy break-ups and the tireless pursuit of not being cold while still looking hot.

5.5

Lynne Koplitz: Hormonal Beast

2017

Unabashed comedian Lynne Koplitz offers a woman's take on being crazy, the benefits of childlessness and the three things all men really want.

8.0

Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face

2007

Phyllis Diller’s brand of comedy is as timeless today as it was in the 1960s, when she became a regular on popular variety and talk shows. From her outrageous costumes to wildly teased hair, Diller was a pioneer among female comediennes, paving the way for future stars. Who can forget her hilarious housekeeping and marriage tips, her beleaguered husband Fang, her cackling laugh and self-deprecating sense of humor? Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face highlights some of her best routines. Special guest stars such as Don Rickles and Dean Martin make this a fun trip back in time.

7.2

Tig

2015

An intimate documentary that follows Tig Notaro, a Los Angeles based comedian, who just days after being diagnosed with invasive stage II breast cancer changed the course of her career with a poignant stand-up set that became legendary overnight. It explores Tig's extraordinary journey as her career ignites and as her life unfolds in grand and unexpected ways, all the while continuing to battle a life-threatening illness and falling in love.

Genre	Documentary, Comedy
Production Companies	Codeblack Films
Production Ccountries	United States of America

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