2024

0h 45m

5.1(5 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Follow Mike Birbiglia from Providence, R.I. to Washington, D.C. as he builds jokes based on personal truths, mixing comedy with revelations and anecdotes from family and his fellow comedians.

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Cast & Crew

6 members

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Mike Birbiglia

Self

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Seth Meyers

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Hasan Minhaj

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Atsuko Okatsuka

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Writing

Joe Birbiglia

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Ira Glass

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