The Stand-Up Comedians
KNOWN FIGURES
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40m
Get to know Israel's leading female comedians, as they work on their gigs and provide moving and amusing interviews about the hardships of breaking into an industry ruled predominantly by men.
This program may contain strong language, nudity, and/or violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Year: 2017
Language: Hebrew, English subtitles (use CC to activate)
Director: Nati Adler
Producers: Zafrir Kochanovsky, Miri Ezra
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