It Started As a Joke (2019)

Name: It Started As a Joke
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 2019
Duration: 76 min
Rating: 4.8
Cast: Eugene Mirman, H. Jon Benjamin, Mike Birbiglia, Wyatt Cenac, Jim Gaffigan

1h 16m

Documentary Comedy

Plot

A decade of laughter unfolds in the documentary centered around the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, culminating in an emotional farewell performance. Through a mix of humor and heart, the film highlights Eugene's distinctive comedic style and his significant impact on the alternative comedy scene. It serves as a poignant tribute to an influential era while showcasing how laughter can provide solace during life’s toughest moments. As the festival takes its final bow, audiences are reminded of comedy’s enduring power to uplift and connect.

Cast

Eugene Mirman H. Jon Benjamin Mike Birbiglia Wyatt Cenac Jim Gaffigan Janeane Garofalo Jon Glaser Ira Glass Bobcat Goldthwait John Hodgman Kumail Nanjiani Kristen Schaal Michael Showalter Reggie Watts