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Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True(2011)
Status: Released
Date: 2011-10-22
67%
37 Votes
Time: 1h 24m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
South Africa,
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Day 1 Films
Movie: Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True
Top 5 Billed Cast
Trevor Noah
Self
Loyiso Gola
Self
Kagiso Lediga
Self
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Overview
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.
Release Date
2011-10-22
Average
6.7
Rating:
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