Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy

Synopsis

Legendary comedy writer and director Larry Charles travels the world in search of humor in the most unusual, unexpected and dangerous places.

First Air Date: 2019-02-15

Last Air Date: 2019-02-15

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Networks: Netflix

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Ep. 1: Part 1: War - The Survivors (2019-02-15)

Larry visits war victims in Iraq, where topical satire thrives but stand-up struggles, and Liberia, where comedy was revived by the Ebola crisis.
Ep. 2: Part 2: War - The Soldiers (2019-02-15)

Larry interviews soldiers who have turned their painful combat experiences into comedy, including a veteran whose injuries fuel his stand-up routine.
Ep. 3: Part 3: Race (2019-02-15)

In the U.S., Larry explores how racial division becomes comic fodder for minorities and immigrants -- as well as underground alt-right humorists.
Ep. 4: Part 4: Gender (2019-02-15)

Larry examines the way comedians in Saudi Arabia and media stars in Nigeria struggle against or reinforce misogynistic and homophobic attitudes.