Behind the Smile

In the world of stand-up comedy in South Africa, Trevor Noah uses his childhood experiences in a biracial family during apartheid to prepare for his first one-man show.

Documentary about the making of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003).

What does it mean to be a successful comedian? How far can the boundaries of taste be pushed to get a laugh? Four top comics, Ricky Gervais, Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock, discuss and debate their craft.

Fresh off the heels of appearing in movies like Superhero Movie and The 40 Year-Old Virgin, fast-talking comedian Kevin Hart stars in his second live stand-up performance in Cleveland, Ohio, where he makes fun of everything and everybody - especially himself.

An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of the black community.

An inspiring, triumphant and wickedly funny portrait of one of comedy’s most enigmatic and important figures, CALL ME LUCKY tells the story of Barry Crimmins, a beer-swilling, politically outspoken and whip-smart comic whose efforts in the 70s and 80s fostered the talents of the next generation of standup comedians. But beneath Crimmins’ gruff, hard-drinking, curmudgeonly persona lay an undercurrent of rage stemming from his long-suppressed and horrific abuse as a child – a rage that eventually found its way out of the comedy clubs and television shows and into the political arena.

The Comedians of Comedy is an occasional stand-up comedy tour featuring Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis, Brian Posehn and Maria Bamford that was documented in a 2005 film and 2005 Comedy Central television series of the same name, both directed by Michael Blieden.

The making of 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog'.

Un regard sur le travail de deux humoristes, Jerry Seinfeld et Orny Adams un nouveau venu moins connu, détaillant les efforts et la frustration derrière la mise en place d'un acte et d'une carrière réussis tout en vivant une vie sur la route.

One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.

Sur scène à San Francisco, le comique évoque les vieux qui se procurent de la drogue, son pire spectacle de stand-up, les bals de promo gay et les clowns d'anniversaire.

The comedic stylings of four sort-of famous funnymen are brought to the big screen courtesy of this 2002 documentary.

Le vieux Irving Zisman, quatre-vingt-six ans, parcourt les États-Unis avec un improbable compagnon : son petit-fils de huit ans, Billy.

In this special live event, giants of stand-up come together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Russell Simmons's groundbreaking "Def Comedy Jam."

Déchaîné comme jamais, le comique Kevin Hart conquiert Philadelphie, ne faisant qu'une bouchée de la faune de banlieue, des shorts en jean et de l'éducation des enfants.

Réalisé par Colin Hanks et produit par Ryan Reynolds, John Candy: I Like Me donne la parole à ceux qui ont le mieux connu John. Ils racontent son histoire à leur façon à travers des films, des photos et des interviews d'archives inédites. C'est un documentaire sur la vie, la carrière et la disparition d'un des acteurs les plus aimés de tous les temps.

Au cours de la deuxième saison de "In Living Color", Jim Carrey a commencé à préparer un spectacle de stand-up spéciale. Avant que la spéciale ne soit diffusée à Showtime, en novembre 1991, la mère de Jim est décédée. Jim a dédié "Jim Carrey's Unnatural Act" à la mémoire de Kathleen Carrey (alias "Mommsie"). Le spécial a été enregistré au Théâtre Passe Muraille devant un public en direct.

Comedy Central's best roasters and stand up comedians take a whack at actor/model Pamela Anderson.

Declared to be the funniest Robin Williams video made, this is a don't-miss comedy.

A documentary on the expletive's origin, why it offends some people so deeply, and what can be gained from its use.