Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes

Mike Birbiglia: Thank God for Jokes

2017 · 71 min · EN · 7.3 (59 votes)
Dir. Seth Barrish, Mike Birbiglia · Starring Mike Birbiglia, Jimmy Kimmel
Comedy

Mike Birbiglia declares that a joke should never end with "I’m joking." In his all-new comedy, Birbiglia tiptoes hilariously through the minefield that is modern-day joke-telling. Join Mike as he learns that the same jokes that elicit laughter have the power to produce tears, rage, and a whole lot of getting yelled at. Ultimately it's a show that asks, “How far should we go for the laugh?”

VIBE

A masterclass in comedic vulnerability. Birbiglia dissects the art of the joke, revealing its power to both heal and hurt. It's a show that makes you laugh, think, and maybe even cry, all while questioning the true cost of a punchline.

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